Refractory Metal Mo1/Mo2-AW vs Mo1/Mo2 SINT
Refractory Metal · Mo1/Mo2 temper comparison
Mo1/Mo2-AW and Mo1/Mo2 SINT are two conditions of the same refractory metal grade, Mo1/Mo2: AW (as-welded deposit) versus SINT (sintered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Mo1/Mo2-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Mo1/Mo2 SINT, about 3.3 times as much; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi). Mo1/Mo2-AW is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 1% for Mo1/Mo2 SINT, and Mo1/Mo2-AW is harder (225 HB vs 143 HB). Mo1/Mo2 SINT is lighter (9.8 g/cm³ vs 10.22 g/cm³ for Mo1/Mo2-AW) and Mo1/Mo2-AW is stiffer (320 GPa vs 275 GPa). On the shop floor, Mo1/Mo2 SINT machines more easily (50 vs 38 out of 100).
Mo1/Mo2-AWChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Mo1/Mo2 SINTChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Mo1/Mo2-AW vs Mo1/Mo2 SINT: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory 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 refractory 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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 125 GPa18.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 262 GPa38 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 2,620°C4,748 °F · Liquidus Temperature 2,623°C4,753 °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 251 J/kg·K0.06 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 5 µm/m·K2.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature 0°C32 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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: Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 150 MJ/kg64,488 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 10 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Mo1/Mo2-AW vs Mo1/Mo2 SINT — frequently asked
Is Mo1/Mo2-AW stronger than Mo1/Mo2 SINT?
Yes. Mo1/Mo2-AW has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Mo1/Mo2 SINT — about 3.3 times as much. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or SINT?
SR is the default Mo1/Mo2 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor SINT). 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, Mo1/Mo2-AW or Mo1/Mo2 SINT?
Mo1/Mo2 SINT, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 50/100 against 38/100 for Mo1/Mo2-AW; for welding the order is Mo1/Mo2-AW first (poor, 20/100) then Mo1/Mo2 SINT (poor, 15/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Mo1/Mo2-AW and Mo1/Mo2 SINT 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.