Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs Type 2 Sheet Pewter
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) and Type 2 Sheet Pewter are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Type 2 Sheet Pewter is the stronger of the two: yield strength 43 MPa (6.24 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base), about 43% more. Type 2 Sheet Pewter is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 8% for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base), and Type 2 Sheet Pewter is harder (25 HB vs 17 HB). Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) is stiffer (52 GPa vs 45 GPa) and Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) runs hotter in service (120°C vs 90°C continuous). On the shop floor, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) machines more easily (excellent vs good).
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base)Choose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
Type 2 Sheet PewterChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs Type 2 Sheet Pewter: 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.
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base)Type 2 Sheet Pewter
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
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Shear Strength
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 55 GPa8 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)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 55 J/g23.6 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.48 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.5 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Polishability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Same in both: Weldability 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 16 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 9 kN·m/kg · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
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 | Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) | Type 2 Sheet Pewter |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs Type 2 Sheet Pewter — frequently asked
Is Type 2 Sheet Pewter stronger than Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base)?
Yes. Type 2 Sheet Pewter has a typical yield strength of 43 MPa (6.24 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) — about 43% more. Tensile strength is 68 MPa (9.86 ksi) vs 66 MPa (9.57 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) or Type 2 Sheet Pewter?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) or Type 2 Sheet Pewter?
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base). Its machinability rates excellent (90/100) against good (60/100) for Type 2 Sheet Pewter.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) and Type 2 Sheet Pewter 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.