Silver–nickel
AgNi Electrical Contact Material
Read AgNi grades by their nickel content and composition tolerance.
Discuss a Material RequirementReference data
Grades & composition| Nominal grade | Nickel (wt.%) | Tolerance (wt.%) |
|---|---|---|
| AgNi10 | 10 | ±1 |
| AgNi12 | 12 | ±1 |
| AgNi15 | 15 | ±1 |
| AgNi20 | 20 | ±1 |
| AgNi30 | 30 | ±1 |
Composition is expressed in weight percent (wt.%).
Reading the data
Read the values alongside the full material grade, product form and test conditions.
Full material grade
Use the full grade and specified composition when comparing materials.
Product form & condition
Compare data for the same product form and supplied condition.
Switching duty & joining
Match the drawing or sample, assembly method and application before choosing a material.
Technical data
Use these ranges as a starting point; final values follow the approved drawing, material specification, and inspection plan.
Confirm the product form
Identify wire, strip, rivet, or another specified product form before comparing material properties.
Application and destination market
Review material selection with the application, switching duty, drawing, inspection requirements, and destination-market conditions.
Project requirements
Bring the part requirements into the material discussion.
- Material properties vary by product form; data for wire, strip, rivets, and other specified forms should not be used interchangeably.