Titanium B817 Type II vs CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium B817 Type II and CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) are both titanium grades. B817 Type II is the stronger of the two: yield strength 855 MPa (124 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder), about 61% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi). In exchange, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 12% for B817 Type II, and B817 Type II is harder (330 HB vs 205 HB). B817 Type II is stiffer (113 GPa vs 105 GPa) and B817 Type II runs hotter in service (350°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) machines more easily (fair vs poor) and CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) welds better (excellent vs good).
B817 Type IIChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
B817 Type II vs CP-Ti Grade 2 (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 IICP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: 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
Polishability
Castability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 20%
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 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 II | CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
B817 Type II vs CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) — frequently asked
Is B817 Type II stronger than CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)?
Yes. B817 Type II has a typical yield strength of 855 MPa (124 ksi) against 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) for CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) — about 61% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 640 MPa (92.8 ksi).
Which is cheaper, B817 Type II or CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, 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 II or CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder)?
CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder). Its machinability rates fair (38/100) against poor (20/100) for B817 Type II; for welding the order is CP-Ti Grade 2 (AM Powder) first (excellent, 88/100) then B817 Type II (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in B817 Type II and CP-Ti Grade 2 (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.