Precious Metal AgSnO2In2O3 vs B522 Class II
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal AgSnO2In2O3 and B522 Class II are both precious metal grades. AgSnO2In2O3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) for B522 Class II, about 14% more. In exchange, B522 Class II is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3. AgSnO2In2O3 is lighter (9.95 g/cm³ vs 16 g/cm³ for B522 Class II) and B522 Class II runs hotter in service (400°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, B522 Class II welds better (good vs poor).
AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
B522 Class IIChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
AgSnO2In2O3 vs B522 Class II: 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.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 88 GPa12.8 Msi · Shear Modulus 32 GPa4.6 Msi · Hardness, Brinell 90 HB · Hardness, Vickers 95 HV
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)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 40 / 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.
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 | AgSnO2In2O3 | B522 Class II |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AgSnO2In2O3 vs B522 Class II — frequently asked
Is AgSnO2In2O3 stronger than B522 Class II?
Yes. AgSnO2In2O3 has a typical yield strength of 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) against 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) for B522 Class II — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) vs 390 MPa (56.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AgSnO2In2O3 or B522 Class II?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, AgSnO2In2O3 or B522 Class II?
B522 Class II. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against poor (30/100) for AgSnO2In2O3.
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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.