Solder & Low-Melting Alloy B23 Grade 13 vs B23 Grade 14
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy B23 Grade 13 and B23 Grade 14 are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Both yield at about 30 MPa — strength does not separate them. B23 Grade 13 is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 3% for B23 Grade 14. B23 Grade 14 is lighter (9.73 g/cm³ vs 10.24 g/cm³ for B23 Grade 13). On the shop floor, B23 Grade 14 machines more easily (excellent vs very good).
B23 Grade 13Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
B23 Grade 14Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
B23 Grade 13 vs B23 Grade 14: 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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 29 GPa4.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.42 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 65 MPa9.4 ksi · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 30 MPa4.4 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24 W/m·K13.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 120°C248 °F · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °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 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 90 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Modulus of Resilience 16 kJ/m³ · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 2
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 | B23 Grade 13 | B23 Grade 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
B23 Grade 13 vs B23 Grade 14 — frequently asked
What is the difference between B23 Grade 13 and B23 Grade 14?
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy B23 Grade 13 and B23 Grade 14 are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Both yield at about 30 MPa — strength does not separate them. B23 Grade 13 is the more ductile: elongation 6% versus 3% for B23 Grade 14.
Which is cheaper, B23 Grade 13 or B23 Grade 14?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, B23 Grade 13 or B23 Grade 14?
B23 Grade 14. Its machinability rates excellent (92/100) against very good (80/100) for B23 Grade 13; for welding the order is B23 Grade 13 first (poor, 15/100) then B23 Grade 14 (not recommended, 10/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in B23 Grade 13 and B23 Grade 14 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.