Precious Metal Pd950 1/2H vs Pd950 As Cast
Precious Metal · Pd950 temper comparison
Pd950 1/2H and Pd950 As Cast are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pd950: 1/2H (half hard) versus As Cast. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pd950 1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for Pd950 As Cast, about 164% more; tensile strength follows at 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 260 MPa (37.7 ksi). In exchange, Pd950 As Cast is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 10% for Pd950 1/2H, and Pd950 1/2H is harder (81 HB vs 52 HB). Pd950 As Cast runs hotter in service (800°C vs 300°C continuous).
Pd950 1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.
Pd950 As CastChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pd950 1/2H vs Pd950 As Cast: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 47 GPa6.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 187 GPa27.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 12 g/cm³0.43 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,520°C2,768 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,555°C2,831 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 53 W/m·K30.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 245 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.8 µm/m·K6.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 157 J/g67.5 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) 0.7 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 150,000 MJ/kg6.45×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 10,000 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250,000 L/kg29,957 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
Pd950 1/2H vs Pd950 As Cast — frequently asked
Is Pd950 1/2H stronger than Pd950 As Cast?
Yes. Pd950 1/2H has a typical yield strength of 370 MPa (53.7 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for Pd950 As Cast — about 164% more. Tensile strength is 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 260 MPa (37.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or As Cast?
O is the default Pd950 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor As Cast). 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, Pd950 1/2H or Pd950 As Cast?
Pd950 1/2H, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 45/100 for Pd950 As Cast.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pd950 1/2H and Pd950 As Cast 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.