Precious Metal AWS BVPd-1-BR vs AWS BVPd-1-CD
Precious Metal · AWS BVPd-1 temper comparison
AWS BVPd-1-BR and AWS BVPd-1-CD are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, AWS BVPd-1: BR (as Brazed) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AWS BVPd-1-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for AWS BVPd-1-BR, about 137% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). In exchange, AWS BVPd-1-BR is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 3% for AWS BVPd-1-CD, and AWS BVPd-1-CD is harder (285 HB vs 190 HB). AWS BVPd-1-BR runs hotter in service (800°C vs 400°C continuous) and AWS BVPd-1-BR conducts electricity better (5.5 % IACS vs 4.5 % IACS). On the shop floor, AWS BVPd-1-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor).
AWS BVPd-1-BRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
AWS BVPd-1-CDChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
AWS BVPd-1-BR vs AWS BVPd-1-CD: 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, 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 · Hardness, Rockwell B 92 HRB
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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: 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 · 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-BR vs AWS BVPd-1-CD — frequently asked
Is AWS BVPd-1-CD stronger than AWS BVPd-1-BR?
Yes. AWS BVPd-1-CD has a typical yield strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for AWS BVPd-1-BR — about 137% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, BR or CD?
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-BR or AWS BVPd-1-CD?
AWS BVPd-1-CD. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for AWS BVPd-1-BR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AWS BVPd-1-BR and AWS BVPd-1-CD 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.