Precious Metal AgCu10 vs Coin Silver 900
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgCu10 and Coin Silver 900 are both precious metal grades. AgCu10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) for Coin Silver 900, about 15% more. In exchange, Coin Silver 900 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 35% for AgCu10, and Coin Silver 900 is harder (66 HB vs 60 HB). On the shop floor, AgCu10 machines more easily (good vs fair).
AgCu10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Coin Silver 900Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AgCu10 vs Coin Silver 900: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.31 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 779°C1,434 °F · Liquidus Temperature 875°C1,607 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 105 J/g45.1 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 250°C482 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 85 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.03×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.799 µΩ·in
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
Formability (cold)
Castability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 95 / 100
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.
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 28 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 7.6 MN·m/kg
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 | Coin Silver 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgCu10 vs Coin Silver 900 — frequently asked
Is AgCu10 stronger than Coin Silver 900?
Yes. AgCu10 has a typical yield strength of 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) against 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) for Coin Silver 900 — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) vs 290 MPa (42.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgCu10 or Coin Silver 900?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, AgCu10 or Coin Silver 900?
AgCu10. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for Coin Silver 900; for welding the order is AgCu10 first (good, 60/100) then Coin Silver 900 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgCu10 and Coin Silver 900 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.