Precious Metal AgCdO12 vs AgSnO2In2O3
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgCdO12 and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. Both yield at about 200 MPa — strength does not separate them. AgCdO12 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and AgSnO2In2O3 is harder (90 HB vs 80 HB). AgSnO2In2O3 is stiffer (88 GPa vs 80 GPa) and AgCdO12 conducts electricity better (80 % IACS vs 66 % IACS). On the shop floor, AgCdO12 machines more easily (good vs fair).
AgCdO12Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
AgCdO12 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
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 960°C1,760 °F · Liquidus Temperature 962°C1,764 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
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 | AgCdO12 | AgSnO2In2O3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgCdO12 vs AgSnO2In2O3 — frequently asked
What is the difference between AgCdO12 and AgSnO2In2O3?
Precious Metal AgCdO12 and AgSnO2In2O3 are both precious metal grades. Both yield at about 200 MPa — strength does not separate them. AgCdO12 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and AgSnO2In2O3 is harder (90 HB vs 80 HB).
Which is cheaper, AgCdO12 or AgSnO2In2O3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, AgCdO12 or AgSnO2In2O3?
AgCdO12. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for AgSnO2In2O3; for welding the order is AgSnO2In2O3 first (poor, 30/100) then AgCdO12 (poor, 25/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgCdO12 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.