Precious Metal Coin Silver 900-F vs Coin Silver 900-H04
Precious Metal · Coin Silver 900 temper comparison
Coin Silver 900-F and Coin Silver 900-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Coin Silver 900: F (as fabricated) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Coin Silver 900-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for Coin Silver 900-F, about 3.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi). In exchange, Coin Silver 900-F is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 4% for Coin Silver 900-H04, and Coin Silver 900-H04 is harder (133 HB vs 64 HB). Coin Silver 900-F runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, Coin Silver 900-H04 machines more easily (good vs fair).
Coin Silver 900-FChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Coin Silver 900-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Coin Silver 900-F vs Coin Silver 900-H04: 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.
Coin Silver 900-FCoin Silver 900-H04
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 10.31 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 779°C1,434 °F · Liquidus Temperature 875°C1,607 °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 240 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 18.9 µm/m·K10.5 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 105 J/g45.1 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -200°C-328 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 80 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 95 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 1,450 MJ/kg623,388 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 100 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.
Coin Silver 900-F vs Coin Silver 900-H04 — frequently asked
Is Coin Silver 900-H04 stronger than Coin Silver 900-F?
Yes. Coin Silver 900-H04 has a typical yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for Coin Silver 900-F — about 3.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 240 MPa (34.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or H04?
O is the default Coin Silver 900 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither F nor H04). 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, Coin Silver 900-F or Coin Silver 900-H04?
Coin Silver 900-H04. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (42/100) for Coin Silver 900-F; for welding the order is Coin Silver 900-H04 first (good, 55/100) then Coin Silver 900-F (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Coin Silver 900-F and Coin Silver 900-H04 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.