Precious Metal AgCu10 vs Argentium 935
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgCu10 and Argentium 935 are both precious metal grades. AgCu10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) for Argentium 935, about 44% more; tensile strength follows at 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) vs 260 MPa (37.7 ksi). In exchange, Argentium 935 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 35% for AgCu10, and AgCu10 is harder (60 HB vs 48 HB). AgCu10 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, Argentium 935 welds better (excellent vs good).
AgCu10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Argentium 935Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
AgCu10 vs Argentium 935: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
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 Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 105 J/g45.1 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 60%
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 | AgCu10 | Argentium 935 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgCu10 vs Argentium 935 — frequently asked
Is AgCu10 stronger than Argentium 935?
Yes. AgCu10 has a typical yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) for Argentium 935 — about 44% more. Tensile strength is 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) vs 260 MPa (37.7 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgCu10 or Argentium 935?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, AgCu10 or Argentium 935?
Argentium 935. Its weldability rates excellent (90/100) against good (60/100) for AgCu10.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgCu10 and Argentium 935 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.