Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Antimonial Lead 6% vs B23 Grade 13
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Antimonial Lead 6% and B23 Grade 13 are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. B23 Grade 13 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Antimonial Lead 6%, about 20% more; tensile strength follows at 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) vs 50 MPa (7.25 ksi). In exchange, Antimonial Lead 6% is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 6% for B23 Grade 13, and B23 Grade 13 is harder (22 HB vs 13 HB). B23 Grade 13 is lighter (10.24 g/cm³ vs 10.88 g/cm³ for Antimonial Lead 6%) and B23 Grade 13 is stiffer (29 GPa vs 17 GPa). On the shop floor, Antimonial Lead 6% welds better (good vs poor) and Antimonial Lead 6% sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than B23 Grade 13 (high, $$$$).
Antimonial Lead 6%Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
B23 Grade 13Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Antimonial Lead 6% vs B23 Grade 13: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all solder & low-melting alloy 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 solder & low-melting alloy 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.
Antimonial Lead 6%B23 Grade 13
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi
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
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 65%
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 solder & low-melting alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Antimonial Lead 6% | B23 Grade 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Antimonial Lead 6% vs B23 Grade 13 — frequently asked
Is B23 Grade 13 stronger than Antimonial Lead 6%?
Yes. B23 Grade 13 has a typical yield strength of 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) against 25 MPa (3.63 ksi) for Antimonial Lead 6% — about 20% more. Tensile strength is 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) vs 50 MPa (7.25 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Antimonial Lead 6% or B23 Grade 13?
Antimonial Lead 6% is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while B23 Grade 13 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, Antimonial Lead 6% or B23 Grade 13?
Antimonial Lead 6%. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against poor (15/100) for B23 Grade 13.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Antimonial Lead 6% and B23 Grade 13 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.