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Precious Metal BAg-2a vs Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)

Precious Metal · grade comparison

Precious Metal BAg-2a and Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti) are both precious metal grades. BAg-2a is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti), about 21% more. BAg-2a is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 20% for Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti). BAg-2a is lighter (9.4 g/cm³ vs 9.9 g/cm³ for Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)) and BAg-2a is stiffer (90 GPa vs 76 GPa). On the shop floor, BAg-2a machines more easily (45 vs 35 out of 100).

BAg-2aChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)Choose it when the part sees heat.

BAg-2a vs Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti): properties

BAg-2aIncusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

90 GPa13.1 Msi
76 GPa11 Msi

Shear Modulus

33 GPa4.8 Msi
28 GPa4.1 Msi

Bulk Modulus

95 GPa13.8 Msi
84 GPa12.2 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

400 MPa58 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

210 MPa30.5 ksi
220 MPa31.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

28%
20%

Shear Strength

175 MPa25.4 ksi
210 MPa30.5 ksi

Hardness, Brinell

85 HB
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Hardness, Rockwell B

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62 HRB

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.36 · Hardness, Vickers 95 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

9.4 g/cm³0.34 lb/in³
9.9 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

607°C1,125 °F
685°C1,265 °F

Liquidus Temperature

710°C1,310 °F
730°C1,346 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

75 W/m·K43.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F
70 W/m·K40.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

280 J/kg·K0.07 BTU/lb·°F
245 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

19 µm/m·K10.6 µin/in·°F
18.5 µm/m·K10.3 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

120 J/g51.6 BTU/lb
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Max Service Temperature (continuous)

200°C392 °F
400°C752 °F

Same in both: Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

20 % IACS
10 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

8.6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m3.39 µΩ·in
1.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.69 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.05 V
0.05 V

Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

45 / 100
35 / 100

Weldability

20 / 100
15 / 100

Castability

75 / 100
70 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

95 / 100
97 / 100

Same in both: Formability (cold) 80 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

600 MJ/kg257,954 BTU/lb
1,250 MJ/kg537,404 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

45 kg CO₂/kg
90 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

2,500 L/kg300 gal/lb
3,000 L/kg359 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

45%
30%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

43 kN·m/kg
33 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

9.6 MN·m/kg
7.7 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

245 kJ/m³
318 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

28.5 mm²/s
28.9 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

18
16

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 scaleBAg-2aIncusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityBAg-2aIncusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

BAg-2a vs Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti) — frequently asked

Is BAg-2a stronger than Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)?

Yes. BAg-2a has a typical tensile strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) for Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti) — about 21% more.

Which is cheaper, BAg-2a or Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)?

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, BAg-2a or Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti)?

BAg-2a, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 35/100 for Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti); for welding the order is BAg-2a first (poor, 20/100) then Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti) (poor, 15/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BAg-2a and Incusil-10 (Ag-Cu-In-Ti) 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.