Refractory Metal Mo-0.5Ti vs Mo-La
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal Mo-0.5Ti and Mo-La are both refractory metal grades. Mo-0.5Ti is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for Mo-La, about 11% more; tensile strength follows at 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi). Mo-0.5Ti is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 8% for Mo-La, and Mo-0.5Ti is harder (250 HB vs 228 HB). Mo-La runs hotter in service (1,700°C vs 1,300°C continuous). On the shop floor, Mo-0.5Ti sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Mo-La (specialty, $$$$$).
Mo-0.5TiChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Mo-LaChoose it when the part sees heat.
Mo-0.5Ti vs Mo-La: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal 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 refractory metal 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.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 320 GPa46.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 122 GPa17.7 Msi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 300 MPa43.5 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 20 MPa·√m18.2 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 10.2 g/cm³0.37 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 2,620°C4,748 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 5.3 µm/m·K2.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability 35 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Weldability 20 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 380 MJ/kg163,371 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 25 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 300 L/kg35.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 31.4 MN·m/kg
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Mo-0.5Ti | Mo-La |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$$ Specialty |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Mo-0.5Ti vs Mo-La — frequently asked
Is Mo-0.5Ti stronger than Mo-La?
Yes. Mo-0.5Ti has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for Mo-La — about 11% more. Tensile strength is 760 MPa (110 ksi) vs 700 MPa (102 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Mo-0.5Ti or Mo-La?
Mo-0.5Ti is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Mo-La is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose Mo-0.5Ti over Mo-La?
Pick Mo-0.5Ti when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Mo-La when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Mo-0.5Ti and Mo-La 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.