Precious Metal BVAg-31 Annealed vs BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED
Precious Metal · BVAg-31 temper comparison
BVAg-31 Annealed and BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, BVAg-31: Annealed versus AS-BRAZED. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 240 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (Annealed versus AS-BRAZED). BVAg-31 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 18% for BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED, and BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED is harder (68 HRB vs 62 HRB).
BVAg-31 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
BVAg-31 Annealed vs BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED: 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.
BVAg-31 AnnealedBVAg-31 AS-BRAZED
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 37 GPa5.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37 · Shear Strength 230 MPa33.4 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.1 g/cm³0.36 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 824°C1,515 °F · Liquidus Temperature 852°C1,566 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 260 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18 µm/m·K10 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 130 J/g55.9 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 450°C842 °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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.05 V · Corrosion Resistance 82 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 40 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 35% · Weldability 30 / 100 · Castability 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 4,400 MJ/kg1,891,661 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 420 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
BVAg-31 Annealed vs BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED — frequently asked
What is the difference between BVAg-31 Annealed and BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED?
BVAg-31 Annealed and BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, BVAg-31: Annealed versus AS-BRAZED. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Both yield at about 240 MPa — the mechanical properties are the same, and the difference is in how the stock is processed and what it is certified to (Annealed versus AS-BRAZED).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or AS-BRAZED?
Annealed is the default BVAg-31 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.
When should I choose BVAg-31 Annealed over BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED?
Pick BVAg-31 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BVAg-31 Annealed and BVAg-31 AS-BRAZED 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.