Precious Metal Pd99.9 Annealed vs Pd99.9-H04
Precious Metal · Pd99.9 temper comparison
Pd99.9 Annealed and Pd99.9-H04 are two conditions of the same precious metal grade, Pd99.9: Annealed versus H04 (full hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Pd99.9-H04 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for Pd99.9 Annealed, about 5.2 times as much; tensile strength follows at 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi). In exchange, Pd99.9 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 35% versus 3% for Pd99.9-H04, and Pd99.9-H04 is harder (100 HB vs 40 HB). Pd99.9 Annealed runs hotter in service (500°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Pd99.9-H04 machines more easily (fair vs poor).
Pd99.9 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Pd99.9-H04Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Pd99.9 Annealed vs Pd99.9-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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 121 GPa17.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 180 GPa26.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.39 · Reduction in Area 70%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 12.02 g/cm³0.43 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,555°C2,831 °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 71.8 W/m·K41.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 244 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 -253°C-423 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.08×10⁻⁷ Ω·m4.25 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) 0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 92 / 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 %) 30% · Weldability 80 / 100 · Castability 65 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 60,000 MJ/kg2.58×10⁷ BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3,900 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 250,000 L/kg29,957 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 28%
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.
Pd99.9 Annealed vs Pd99.9-H04 — frequently asked
Is Pd99.9-H04 stronger than Pd99.9 Annealed?
Yes. Pd99.9-H04 has a typical yield strength of 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) against 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) for Pd99.9 Annealed — about 5.2 times as much. Tensile strength is 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 180 MPa (26.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or H04?
Annealed is the default Pd99.9 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, Pd99.9 Annealed or Pd99.9-H04?
Pd99.9-H04. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against poor (30/100) for Pd99.9 Annealed.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pd99.9 Annealed and Pd99.9-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.