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Precious Metal AgSnO2In2O3 vs PtRu10

Precious Metal · grade comparison

Precious Metal AgSnO2In2O3 and PtRu10 are both precious metal grades. PtRu10 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3, about 22% more; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 280 MPa (40.6 ksi). PtRu10 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 9% for AgSnO2In2O3, and PtRu10 is harder (133 HB vs 90 HB). AgSnO2In2O3 is lighter (9.95 g/cm³ vs 20 g/cm³ for PtRu10) and PtRu10 is stiffer (200 GPa vs 88 GPa). On the shop floor, AgSnO2In2O3 machines more easily (fair vs poor) and PtRu10 welds better (very good vs poor).

AgSnO2In2O3Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.

PtRu10Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

AgSnO2In2O3 vs PtRu10: properties

AgSnO2In2O3PtRu10

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

88 GPa12.8 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Shear Modulus

32 GPa4.6 Msi
75 GPa10.9 Msi

Bulk Modulus

104 GPa15.1 Msi
255 GPa37 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.37
0.38

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

280 MPa40.6 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

205 MPa29.7 ksi
250 MPa36.3 ksi

Elongation at Break

9%
28%

Shear Strength

175 MPa25.4 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

90 HB
133 HB

Hardness, Vickers

95 HV
140 HV

Reduction in Area

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55%

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

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240 MPa34.8 ksi

Hardness, Rockwell B

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76 HRB

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

9.95 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³
20 g/cm³0.72 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

960°C1,760 °F
1,780°C3,236 °F

Liquidus Temperature

962°C1,764 °F
1,800°C3,272 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

320 W/m·K185 BTU/hr·ft·°F
22 W/m·K12.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F
135 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

17.5 µm/m·K9.7 µin/in·°F
9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

95 J/g40.8 BTU/lb
120 J/g51.6 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
500°C932 °F

Min Service Temperature

-60°C-76 °F
-200°C-328 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

66 % IACS
4 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.61×10⁻⁸ Ω·m1.03 µΩ·in
4.3×10⁻⁷ Ω·m16.9 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

0.1 V
0.25 V

Corrosion Resistance

85 / 100
96 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

40 / 100
30 / 100

Weldability

30 / 100
70 / 100

Formability (cold)

45 / 100
75 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

55 / 100
80 / 100

Polishability

60 / 100
90 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

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25%

Castability

—
40 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

1,500 MJ/kg644,885 BTU/lb
220,000 MJ/kg9.46×10⁷ BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

130 kg CO₂/kg
13,500 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

25,000 L/kg2,996 gal/lb
200,000 L/kg23,965 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

28 kN·m/kg
26 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

8.8 MN·m/kg
10 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

239 kJ/m³
156 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

134 mm²/s
8.1 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

58
6

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.

50100200500101520Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleAgSnO2In2O3PtRu10

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAgSnO2In2O3PtRu10
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

AgSnO2In2O3 vs PtRu10 — frequently asked

Is PtRu10 stronger than AgSnO2In2O3?

Yes. PtRu10 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 205 MPa (29.7 ksi) for AgSnO2In2O3 — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 280 MPa (40.6 ksi).

Which is cheaper, AgSnO2In2O3 or PtRu10?

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, AgSnO2In2O3 or PtRu10?

AgSnO2In2O3. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for PtRu10; for welding the order is PtRu10 first (very good, 70/100) then AgSnO2In2O3 (poor, 30/100).

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AgSnO2In2O3 and PtRu10 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.