Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) vs Type 1 Casting Pewter
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) and Type 1 Casting Pewter are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) is the stronger of the two: yield strength 42 MPa (6.09 ksi) against 34 MPa (4.93 ksi) for Type 1 Casting Pewter, about 24% more; tensile strength follows at 66 MPa (9.57 ksi) vs 58 MPa (8.41 ksi). In exchange, Type 1 Casting Pewter is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 3% for Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base), and Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) is harder (25 HB vs 23 HB). Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) is stiffer (53 GPa vs 47 GPa) and Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) runs hotter in service (120°C vs 95°C continuous). On the shop floor, Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) machines more easily (excellent vs very good).
Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Type 1 Casting PewterChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) vs Type 1 Casting 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 2 (Tin-Base)Type 1 Casting Pewter
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Reduction in Area
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Shear Strength 40 MPa5.8 ksi
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 230 J/kg·K0.05 BTU/lb·°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).
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 20 / 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)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: 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 2 (Tin-Base) | Type 1 Casting Pewter |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) vs Type 1 Casting Pewter — frequently asked
Is Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) stronger than Type 1 Casting Pewter?
Yes. Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) has a typical yield strength of 42 MPa (6.09 ksi) against 34 MPa (4.93 ksi) for Type 1 Casting Pewter — about 24% more. Tensile strength is 66 MPa (9.57 ksi) vs 58 MPa (8.41 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) or Type 1 Casting Pewter?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 2 (Tin-Base) or Type 1 Casting Pewter?
Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base). Its machinability rates excellent (85/100) against very good (72/100) for Type 1 Casting Pewter.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Babbitt Grade 2 (Tin-Base) and Type 1 Casting 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.