Precious Metal Pd60Ag40-F vs Pd60Ag40-H04
Precious Metal · Pd60Ag40 temper comparison
Pd60Ag40-F and Pd60Ag40-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pd60Ag40: F (as fabricated) versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pd60Ag40-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for Pd60Ag40-F, about 4.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi). In exchange, Pd60Ag40-F is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 3% for Pd60Ag40-H04, and Pd60Ag40-H04 is harder (175 HB vs 71 HB). Pd60Ag40-F runs hotter in service (500°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Pd60Ag40-H04 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
Pd60Ag40-FChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pd60Ag40-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Pd60Ag40-F vs Pd60Ag40-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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 40 GPa5.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.37
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 11.35 g/cm³0.41 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,290°C2,354 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,330°C2,426 °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) 14.5 µm/m·K8.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 136 J/g58.5 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) 0.2 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 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 44,000 MJ/kg1.89×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2,400 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
Pd60Ag40-F vs Pd60Ag40-H04 — frequently asked
Is Pd60Ag40-H04 stronger than Pd60Ag40-F?
Yes. Pd60Ag40-H04 has a typical yield strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for Pd60Ag40-F — about 4.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 350 MPa (50.8 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or H04?
O is the default Pd60Ag40 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, Pd60Ag40-F or Pd60Ag40-H04?
Pd60Ag40-H04. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (30/100) for Pd60Ag40-F; for welding the order is Pd60Ag40-F first (very good, 72/100) then Pd60Ag40-H04 (good, 65/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pd60Ag40-F and Pd60Ag40-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.