Precious Metal Coin Silver 900-H02 vs Coin Silver 900-H04
Precious Metal · Coin Silver 900 temper comparison
Coin Silver 900-H02 and Coin Silver 900-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Coin Silver 900: H02 (half hard) 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 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Coin Silver 900-H02, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, Coin Silver 900-H02 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 4% for Coin Silver 900-H04, and Coin Silver 900-H04 is harder (133 HB vs 110 HB). Coin Silver 900-H02 runs hotter in service (250°C vs 150°C continuous).
Coin Silver 900-H02Choose 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.
Coin Silver 900-H02 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-H02Coin Silver 900-H04
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
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: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 78 GPa11.3 Msi · 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 330 W/m·K191 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2.03×10⁻⁸ Ω·m0.799 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Weldability 55 / 100 · 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-H02 vs Coin Silver 900-H04 — frequently asked
Is Coin Silver 900-H04 stronger than Coin Silver 900-H02?
Yes. Coin Silver 900-H04 has a typical yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Coin Silver 900-H02 — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H02 or H04?
O is the default Coin Silver 900 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H02 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-H02 or Coin Silver 900-H04?
Coin Silver 900-H04, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 60/100 against 55/100 for Coin Silver 900-H02.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Coin Silver 900-H02 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.