Precious Metal Coin Silver 900 vs IC-Ag99.99
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Coin Silver 900 and IC-Ag99.99 are both precious metal grades. Coin Silver 900 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for IC-Ag99.99, about 122% more; tensile strength follows at 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi). In exchange, IC-Ag99.99 is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 40% for Coin Silver 900, and Coin Silver 900 is harder (66 HB vs 25 HB). IC-Ag99.99 runs hotter in service (500°C vs 250°C continuous) and IC-Ag99.99 conducts heat better (429 W/m·K vs 330 W/m·K). On the shop floor, IC-Ag99.99 welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100).
Coin Silver 900Choose it when strength drives the design.
IC-Ag99.99Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Coin Silver 900 vs IC-Ag99.99: 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
Bulk 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
Reduction in Area
Same in both: Shear Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 105 J/g45.1 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 95 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | Coin Silver 900 | IC-Ag99.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Coin Silver 900 vs IC-Ag99.99 — frequently asked
Is Coin Silver 900 stronger than IC-Ag99.99?
Yes. Coin Silver 900 has a typical yield strength of 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) against 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) for IC-Ag99.99 — about 122% more. Tensile strength is 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Coin Silver 900 or IC-Ag99.99?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Coin Silver 900 or IC-Ag99.99?
IC-Ag99.99, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for Coin Silver 900; for welding the order is IC-Ag99.99 first (good, 65/100) then Coin Silver 900 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Coin Silver 900 and IC-Ag99.99 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.