Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs WJ2
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) and WJ2 are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. WJ2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base), about 50% more; tensile strength follows at 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) vs 66 MPa (9.57 ksi). In exchange, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 4% for WJ2, and WJ2 is harder (25 HB vs 17 HB).
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base)Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
WJ2Choose it when strength drives the design.
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs WJ2: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 52 GPa7.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
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
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23 µm/m·K12.8 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 120°C248 °F
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 95 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
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 | Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) | WJ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) vs WJ2 — frequently asked
Is WJ2 stronger than Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base)?
Yes. WJ2 has a typical yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) — about 50% more. Tensile strength is 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) vs 66 MPa (9.57 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) or WJ2?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) or WJ2?
WJ2. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (20/100) for Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Babbitt Grade 1 (Tin-Base) and WJ2 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.