Titanium BT5-1-AW vs BT5-1-HR
Titanium · BT5-1 temper comparison
BT5-1-AW and BT5-1-HR are two conditions of the same titanium grade, BT5-1: AW (as-welded deposit) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. BT5-1-HR is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for BT5-1-AW, about 6% more. BT5-1-HR is the more ductile: elongation 11% versus 8% for BT5-1-AW.
BT5-1-HRChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
BT5-1-AW vs BT5-1-HR: 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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
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
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.46 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,550°C2,822 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,600°C2,912 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7.8 W/m·K4.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.4 µm/m·K5.2 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.57×10⁻⁶ Ω·m61.8 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
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 20 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 20% · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 40 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
BT5-1-AW vs BT5-1-HR — frequently asked
Is BT5-1-HR stronger than BT5-1-AW?
Yes. BT5-1-HR has a typical tensile strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) against 850 MPa (123 ksi) for BT5-1-AW — about 6% more.
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or HR?
Annealed is the default BT5-1 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor HR). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose BT5-1-AW over BT5-1-HR?
Pick BT5-1-HR when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in BT5-1-AW and BT5-1-HR 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.