High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades
DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS :
High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades are silver-based brazing alloys known for excellent flow, strong joints, and low melting temperatures. These alloys have been widely used for decades in brazing applications involving both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Their free-flowing nature allows easy joint filling, making them suitable for precision brazing work where reliable strength and smooth bonding are required.
Grades & specifications
| STAVINOX Ag Brazing Alloy | Normal composition % | Operating temp (°C) | International standards | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag | Cu | Zn | Cd | Others | IS 2927 | DIN EN 1044 | BS 1845 | AWS A5.8 | DIN 8513 | ||
| STAVINOX Ag 67Cd | 67 | 11 | 12 | 10 | - | 710 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag67Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 50Cd | 50 | 16 | 16 | 18 | - | 630 | BACuAg 10 | Ag301 | AG 1 | BAg-1a | L-Ag50Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 45Cd | 45 | 15 | 16 | 24 | - | 610 | BACuAg 15 | AG 302 | - | BAg-1 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag LAg45 Cd | 45 | 17 | 18 | 20 | - | 620 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag45Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 43Cd | 43 | 16 | 20 | 21 | - | 620 | BACuAg 16A | - | - | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 42Cd | 42 | 17 | 16 | 25 | - | 610 | - | AG 303 | AG 2 | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 40Cd | 40 | 19 | 21 | 20 | - | 610 | - | AG 304 | AG 10 | - | L-Ag40Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 38Cd | 38 | 20 | 22 | 20 | - | 640 | BACuAg 19 | - | AG 3 | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 35Cd | 35 | 26 | 21 | 18 | - | 690 | BACuAg 20 | AG 305 | - | BAg-2 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 34Cd | 34 | 22 | 24 | 20 | - | 640 | - | - | AG 11 | - | L-Ag34Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 30Cd | 30 | 28 | 21 | 21 | - | 680 | BACuAg 21 | AG 306 | AG 12 | BAg-2a | L-Ag30Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 25HiCd | 25 | 30 | 28 | 17 | - | 690 | - | AG 307 | - | BAg-33 | L -Ag25Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 25Cd | 25 | 35 | 27 | 13 | - | 730 | - | - | - | BAg-27 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 21Cd | 21 | 35.5 | 26.5 | 16.5 | Si 0.5 | 720 | - | AG 308 | - | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 20Cd | 20 | 40 | 25 | 15 | - | 750 | - | AG 309 | - | - | L-Ag20Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 12Cd | 12 | 50 | 31 | 7 | - | 800 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag12Cd |
General composition
Share of each element in every grade, normalised to 100%. Hover or tap a bar for the exact value.
Solidus – liquidus range
Melting range of each grade in °C, with °F on the right-hand axis. Grades without a published range are not plotted.
Key Features and Benefits of STAVINOX High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades
High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades are designed to deliver consistent brazing performance, high joint strength, and ease of application.
Low Melting Temperature
These alloys have some of the lowest melting points among silver-based alloys, helping reduce thermal stress on components.
Excellent Flow Characteristics
Free-flowing behaviour allows the alloy to spread evenly, resulting in complete joint penetration and smooth fillets.
High Joint Strength
Provides strong and durable brazed joints suitable for service temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius.
Wide Material Compatibility
Suitable for brazing most ferrous and non-ferrous metals under controlled conditions.
Multiple Product Forms
Available in multiple forms, including silver brazing rods, wires, rings, and preforms, these alloys ensure precise joint filling.
Proven Industrial Usage
These alloys have a long history of use in general engineering and fabrication applications.
The combination of easy handling and strong joints makes each silver brazing rod reliable for precision brazing work.
Specifications of High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades
The table below shows the chemical composition, operating temperature, and international standards for different High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades.
| Product Name | Ag Percent | Cu Percent | Zn Percent | Cd Percent | Others | Operating Temp °C | IS 2927 | DIN EN 1044 | BS 1845 | AWS A5.8 | DIN 8513 |
| STAVINOX Ag 67Cd | 67 | 11 | 12 | 10 | - | 710 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag67Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 50Cd | 50 | 16 | 16 | 18 | - | 630 | BACuAg 10 | Ag301 | AG 1 | BAg-1a | L-Ag50Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 45Cd | 45 | 15 | 16 | 24 | - | 610 | BACuAg 15 | AG 302 | - | BAg-1 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag LAg45Cd | 45 | 17 | 18 | 20 | - | 620 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag45Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 43Cd | 43 | 16 | 20 | 21 | - | 620 | BACuAg 16A | - | - | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 42Cd | 42 | 17 | 16 | 25 | - | 610 | - | AG 303 | AG 2 | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 40Cd | 40 | 19 | 21 | 20 | - | 610 | - | AG 304 | AG 10 | - | L-Ag40Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 38Cd | 38 | 20 | 22 | 20 | - | 640 | BACuAg 19 | - | AG 3 | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 35Cd | 35 | 26 | 21 | 18 | - | 690 | BACuAg 20 | AG 305 | - | BAg-2 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 34Cd | 34 | 22 | 24 | 20 | - | 640 | - | - | AG 11 | - | L-Ag34Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 30Cd | 30 | 28 | 21 | 21 | - | 680 | BACuAg 21 | AG 306 | AG 12 | BAg-2a | L-Ag30Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 25HiCd | 25 | 30 | 28 | 17 | - | 690 | - | AG 307 | - | BAg-33 | L-Ag25Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 25Cd | 25 | 35 | 27 | 13 | - | 730 | - | - | - | BAg-27 | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 21Cd | 21 | 35.5 | 26.5 | 16.5 | Si 0.5 | 720 | - | AG 308 | - | - | - |
| STAVINOX Ag 20Cd | 20 | 40 | 25 | 15 | - | 750 | - | AG 309 | - | - | L-Ag20Cd |
| STAVINOX Ag 12Cd | 12 | 50 | 31 | 7 | - | 800 | - | - | - | - | L-Ag12Cd |
Properties of High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades
These properties ensure reliable, high-strength, and consistent performance for precision brazing applications.
| Property | Description |
| Melting Range | Low melting temperature for reduced heat input |
| Flowability | Excellent capillary action and smooth spreading |
| Joint Strength | High-strength brazed joints |
| Service Temperature | Suitable for applications up to 200 degrees Celsius |
| Alloy Stability | Consistent composition for reliable performance |
| Availability | Supplied in rods, wires, rings, preforms, and coated rods |
Applications of High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades
High Ag Cadmium-Bearing Grades are used in controlled brazing applications where low melting temperatures and strong joints are required.
Typical applications include:
- Brazing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- General engineering components
- Electrical and mechanical assemblies
- Precision brazing, where smooth joint flow is critical
- Repair and maintenance brazing work
Related Products
These related products complement High Ag Cadmium Bearing Grades to ensure complete and reliable brazing solutions.
- Cadmium‑free high‑silver brazing alloys
- Copper and brass brazing alloys
- Silver brazing fluxes and pastes
- Flux‑coated brazing rods
- Tungsten carbide tools tipped grades
These related products help ensure a complete and efficient brazing workflow.
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