Precious Metal AgC3 vs AgSnO2In2O3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgC3 and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. AgSnO2In2O3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for AgC3, about 86% more; tensile strength follows at 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 170 MPa (24.7 ksi). In exchange, AgC3 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and AgSnO2In2O3 is harder (90 HB vs 38 HB). AgC3 is lighter (9.4 g/cm³ vs 9.95 g/cm³ for AgSnO2In2O3) and AgSnO2In2O3 is stiffer (88 GPa vs 62 GPa). On the shop floor, AgC3 machines more easily (good vs fair) and AgSnO2In2O3 welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100).
AgC3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
AgC3 vs AgSnO2In2O3: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all precious metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all precious metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 320 W/m·K185 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every precious metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | AgC3 | AgSnO2In2O3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgC3 vs AgSnO2In2O3 — frequently asked
Is AgSnO2In2O3 stronger than AgC3?
Yes. AgSnO2In2O3 has a typical yield strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 110 MPa (16 ksi) for AgC3 — about 86% more. Tensile strength is 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 170 MPa (24.7 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgC3 or AgSnO2In2O3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, AgC3 or AgSnO2In2O3?
AgC3. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against fair (40/100) for AgSnO2In2O3; for welding the order is AgSnO2In2O3 first (poor, 30/100) then AgC3 (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgC3 and AgSnO2In2O3 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.