Refractory Metal T-111 vs Ta-10W
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal T-111 and Ta-10W are both refractory metal grades. Ta-10W is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) for T-111, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi). T-111 runs hotter in service (2,200°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, T-111 welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100) and T-111 forms better (very good vs good).
T-111Choose it when the part sees heat, or when it will be welded.
Ta-10WChoose it when strength drives the design.
T-111 vs Ta-10W: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elongation at Break 25% · Reduction in Area 60%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 16.8 g/cm³0.61 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 3,030°C5,486 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 6.5 µm/m·K3.6 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m9.84 µΩ·in
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.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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 | T-111 | Ta-10W |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
T-111 vs Ta-10W — frequently asked
Is Ta-10W stronger than T-111?
Yes. Ta-10W has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 415 MPa (60.2 ksi) for T-111 — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 550 MPa (79.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, T-111 or Ta-10W?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, T-111 or Ta-10W?
T-111. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against very good (70/100) for Ta-10W.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in T-111 and Ta-10W 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.