Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Pb58Sn40Sb2 vs Pb60Sn40
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Pb58Sn40Sb2 and Pb60Sn40 are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Pb58Sn40Sb2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 32 MPa (4.64 ksi) against 24 MPa (3.48 ksi) for Pb60Sn40, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) vs 38 MPa (5.51 ksi). In exchange, Pb60Sn40 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 35% for Pb58Sn40Sb2, and Pb58Sn40Sb2 is harder (15 HB vs 12 HB). Pb58Sn40Sb2 is stiffer (27 GPa vs 24 GPa) and Pb58Sn40Sb2 runs hotter in service (110°C vs 100°C continuous).
Pb58Sn40Sb2Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Pb60Sn40Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Pb58Sn40Sb2 vs Pb60Sn40: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.4
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)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 176 J/kg·K0.04 BTU/lb·°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
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Weldability 20 / 100 · Formability (cold) 90 / 100 · Polishability 30 / 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 | Pb58Sn40Sb2 | Pb60Sn40 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Pb58Sn40Sb2 vs Pb60Sn40 — frequently asked
Is Pb58Sn40Sb2 stronger than Pb60Sn40?
Yes. Pb58Sn40Sb2 has a typical yield strength of 32 MPa (4.64 ksi) against 24 MPa (3.48 ksi) for Pb60Sn40 — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) vs 38 MPa (5.51 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Pb58Sn40Sb2 or Pb60Sn40?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Pb58Sn40Sb2 or Pb60Sn40?
Pb58Sn40Sb2. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (30/100) for Pb60Sn40.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Pb58Sn40Sb2 and Pb60Sn40 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.