Precious Metal BAg-2a vs PSr25
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal BAg-2a and PSr25 are both precious metal grades. BAg-2a is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for PSr25, about 14% more. BAg-2a is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 20% for PSr25, and PSr25 is harder (95 HB vs 85 HB). PSr25 is lighter (8.7 g/cm³ vs 9.4 g/cm³ for BAg-2a) and PSr25 is stiffer (95 GPa vs 90 GPa).
BAg-2aChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PSr25Choose it when weight is the constraint.
BAg-2a vs PSr25: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 19 µm/m·K10.6 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Weldability 20 / 100 · Castability 75 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 45%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 18
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 | BAg-2a | PSr25 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
BAg-2a vs PSr25 — frequently asked
Is BAg-2a stronger than PSr25?
Yes. BAg-2a has a typical tensile strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for PSr25 — about 14% more.
Which is cheaper, BAg-2a or PSr25?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose BAg-2a over PSr25?
Pick BAg-2a when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick PSr25 when weight is the constraint.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BAg-2a and PSr25 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.