Silver 835
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
Silver 835 (DIN 17510 Ag835 / Werkstoff 2.3835) is an 83.5% silver and 16.5% copper alloy standardized across Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The substantial copper fraction delivers high mechanical hardness and spring resilience, making it suitable for electromechanical relays, heavy-duty sliding contacts, and rugged industrial hardware.
Silver 835 Documented Applications
- ›Industrial electromechanical contact points and wiper arms
- ›High-cycle instrument springs and mechanical detent clips
- ›Central European utilitarian tableware, cutlery handles, and casings
- ›Hardened decorative and structural hardware components
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Silver 835 Specifications & Designations
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DINPRIMARY | 2.3835 | Deutsches Institut für Normung | —Ref: Standard Specifications for Silver & Silver Alloys (ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510) |
| ISO | Ag835 | International Organization for Standardization | —Ref: Standard Specifications for Silver & Silver Alloys (ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510) |
| EN | AgCu16.5 | European Norm | —Ref: Standard Specifications for Silver & Silver Alloys (ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510) |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| 835 Silver | Colloquial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| DIN 2.3835 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Ag835 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN | DIN 17510 | Feinsilber und Silberlegierungen (Fine silver and silver alloys - Ag835 / 2.3835) | Specification Reference |
| ISO | ISO 9202 | Jewellery and precious metals — Fineness of precious metal alloys | Specification Reference |
| DIN | DIN 17510 Feinsilber und Silberlegierungen | Applicable specification reference. | Specification Reference |
Silver 835 Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Ag | 47 | MINIMUM | ≥ 83.50 | wt% | Ref: ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
| Copper | Cu | 29 | RANGE | 16.00 – 16.50 | wt% | Ref: ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
Silver 835 Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 10.22 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °C | 10.22 g/cm³ | ASTM International & Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
Silver 835 Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 380 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °C | 380 W/(m·K) | ASTM International & Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
| Melting Range (Solidus-Liquidus) | 779 – 830 °C | RANGE | Solidus 779°C (Ag-Cu eutectic point), Liquidus 830°C | 779 – 830 °C | ASTM International & Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
Silver 835 Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | 72 % IACS | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °C | 72 % IACS | ASTM International & Standards Technical Committees | VERIFIED |
Silver 835 Mechanical Properties
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers: Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strip & Wire | Annealed (Soft)Source values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Offset): ≥ 180 MPa (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 280 MPa (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 Elongation at Break: ≥ 24 % (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 | — | ≥ 280 MPa | ≥ 180 MPa | ≥ 24 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Strip & Wire | Hard Rolled (50% reduction)Source values and qualifiersYield Strength (0.2% Offset): ≥ 450 MPa (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 520 MPa (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 Elongation at Break: ≥ 2 % (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 | — | ≥ 520 MPa | ≥ 450 MPa | ≥ 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Standard Product Form | Annealed (Soft)Source values and qualifiersHV Hardness: 82–98 HV (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82–98 HV | VERIFIED |
| Standard Product Form | Hard Rolled (50% reduction)Source values and qualifiersHV Hardness: 160–185 HV (TYPICAL)ASTM International & ISO / DIN Standards Technical Committees — ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160–185 HV | VERIFIED |
Silver 835 Processing & Fabrication
Machining, joining, forming, and thermal processing ratings cataloged from the cited authoritative technical reference.
Machinability
Rated at approximately 55% relative to C36000. Good machinability with crisp edge retention; produces shorter curling chips.
Weldability & Joining
Brazed with standard Ag-Cu-Zn filler metals. Requires active fluxing to dissolve heavy copper oxidation.
Heat Treatment & Working Ranges
Annealed at 550°C to 620°C for 20 minutes, followed by water quench. Rapidly age-hardens at 280°C to 300°C.
Forming & Cold Working
Moderate cold ductility; can be punched and stamped with adequate punch clearances.
Silver 835 Equivalent & Comparable Grades
Comparable Grades & Cross-References: Carefully classified cross-reference relationships for Silver 835. Comparable does not mean equivalent.
| Related Material | Family | Relationship Classification | Metallurgical Notes & Differences | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver 800 | Silver & Silver Alloys | Commonly Compared | Silver 835 sits between sterling and 800 silver, offering higher hardness than sterling and better corrosion resistance than 800 silver.Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
| Sterling Silver 925 | Silver & Silver Alloys | Commonly Compared | Silver 835 delivers 44% higher annealed yield strength (195 MPa vs 135 MPa) than sterling silver, beneficial for high-wear mechanical sliding components.Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
Sources
Sources & Provenance Trail: Authoritative reference publications, standards specifications, and data registers cited across this material record.
Authoritative data harmonized across ASTM B742, ASTM B413, ISO 9202, DIN 17510, British Hallmarking Act 1973, and ASM International monographs.