Precious Metal AWS BVPd-1-ANN vs AWS BVPd-1-BR
Precious Metal · AWS BVPd-1 temper comparison
AWS BVPd-1-ANN and AWS BVPd-1-BR are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, AWS BVPd-1: ANN (annealed) versus BR (as Brazed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AWS BVPd-1-BR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for AWS BVPd-1-ANN, about 52% more. In exchange, AWS BVPd-1-ANN is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 15% for AWS BVPd-1-BR, and AWS BVPd-1-BR is harder (190 HB vs 166 HB).
AWS BVPd-1-ANNChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AWS BVPd-1-BRChoose it when strength drives the design.
AWS BVPd-1-ANN vs AWS BVPd-1-BR: 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
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35 · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 22 J16.2 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.6 g/cm³0.38 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,219°C2,226 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,235°C2,255 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 22 W/m·K12.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 300 J/kg·K0.07 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.5 µm/m·K6.9 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 800°C1,472 °F · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.12 V · Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 40,000 MJ/kg1.72×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2,600 kg CO₂/kg · 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.
AWS BVPd-1-ANN vs AWS BVPd-1-BR — frequently asked
Is AWS BVPd-1-BR stronger than AWS BVPd-1-ANN?
Yes. AWS BVPd-1-BR has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for AWS BVPd-1-ANN — about 52% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 600 MPa (87 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, ANN or BR?
BR is the default AWS BVPd-1 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, AWS BVPd-1-ANN or AWS BVPd-1-BR?
AWS BVPd-1-ANN, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 25/100 for AWS BVPd-1-BR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AWS BVPd-1-ANN and AWS BVPd-1-BR 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.