Precious Metal AgNi10-H vs AgNi10 SINT
Precious Metal · AgNi10 temper comparison
AgNi10-H and AgNi10 SINT are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, AgNi10: H (hardened) versus SINT (sintered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AgNi10-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgNi10 SINT, about 3.6 times as much; tensile strength follows at 315 MPa (45.7 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi). In exchange, AgNi10 SINT is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 4% for AgNi10-H, and AgNi10-H is harder (90 HB vs 52 HB). AgNi10-H is stiffer (90 GPa vs 80 GPa) and AgNi10 SINT runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, AgNi10-H machines more easily (65 vs 55 out of 100).
AgNi10-HChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
AgNi10 SINTChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
AgNi10-H vs AgNi10 SINT: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 34 GPa4.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · 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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 245 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 108 J/g46.4 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °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 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,380 MJ/kg593,294 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 100 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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.
AgNi10-H vs AgNi10 SINT — frequently asked
Is AgNi10-H stronger than AgNi10 SINT?
Yes. AgNi10-H has a typical yield strength of 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) for AgNi10 SINT — about 3.6 times as much. Tensile strength is 315 MPa (45.7 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H or SINT?
S is the default AgNi10 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H nor SINT). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, AgNi10-H or AgNi10 SINT?
AgNi10-H, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 65/100 against 55/100 for AgNi10 SINT; for welding the order is AgNi10-H first (very good, 70/100) then AgNi10 SINT (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgNi10-H and AgNi10 SINT 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.