Titanium B817 Type I vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium B817 Type I and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder are both titanium grades. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for B817 Type I, about 191% more; tensile strength follows at 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi). In exchange, B817 Type I is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 12% for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder, and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is harder (340 HB vs 160 HB). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is stiffer (113 GPa vs 100 GPa) and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, B817 Type I machines more easily (fair vs poor) and B817 Type I welds better (very good vs good).
B817 Type IChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM PowderChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
B817 Type I vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium 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 titanium 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.
B817 Type ITi-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Castability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 8
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | B817 Type I | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
B817 Type I vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder stronger than B817 Type I?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a typical yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) against 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) for B817 Type I — about 191% more. Tensile strength is 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 450 MPa (65.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, B817 Type I or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, B817 Type I or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
B817 Type I. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (20/100) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder; for welding the order is B817 Type I first (very good, 75/100) then Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in B817 Type I and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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.