Precious Metal Pd60Ag40 vs Pd99.9
Precious Metal · grade comparison
Precious Metal Pd60Ag40 and Pd99.9 are both precious metal grades. Pd60Ag40 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for Pd99.9, about 3.3 times as much; tensile strength follows at 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi). In exchange, Pd99.9 is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 30% for Pd60Ag40, and Pd60Ag40 is harder (80 HB vs 40 HB). Pd60Ag40 is lighter (11.35 g/cm³ vs 12.02 g/cm³ for Pd99.9) and Pd99.9 is stiffer (121 GPa vs 110 GPa).
Pd60Ag40Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Pd99.9Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Pd60Ag40 vs Pd99.9: 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
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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
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)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 500°C932 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 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 | Pd60Ag40 | Pd99.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Pd60Ag40 vs Pd99.9 — frequently asked
Is Pd60Ag40 stronger than Pd99.9?
Yes. Pd60Ag40 has a typical yield strength of 180 MPa (26.1 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for Pd99.9 — about 3.3 times as much. Tensile strength is 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Pd60Ag40 or Pd99.9?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Pd60Ag40 or Pd99.9?
Pd60Ag40. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Pd99.9; for welding the order is Pd99.9 first (very good, 80/100) then Pd60Ag40 (very good, 75/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pd60Ag40 and Pd99.9 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.