Titanium B817 Type II vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium B817 Type II and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder are both titanium grades. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 855 MPa (124 ksi) for B817 Type II, about 18% more; tensile strength follows at 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi). On the shop floor, Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder welds better (very good vs good).
Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM PowderChoose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
B817 Type II vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) 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 IITi-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder
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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 113 GPa16.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 18 J13.3 ft·lbf · Hardness, Brinell 330 HB · Hardness, Rockwell C 35 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,604°C2,919 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 560 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.7 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.71×10⁻⁶ Ω·m67.3 µΩ·in
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.
Weldability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 20 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 22% · Formability (cold) 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100
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 Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 2.7 mm²/s
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 | Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
B817 Type II vs Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder stronger than B817 Type II?
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder has a typical yield strength of 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 855 MPa (124 ksi) for B817 Type II — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 930 MPa (135 ksi).
Which is cheaper, B817 Type II or Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, B817 Type II or Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder?
Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) AM Powder. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (60/100) for B817 Type II.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in B817 Type II and Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) 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.