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Titanium CP-Ti Powder for MIM vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder

Titanium · grade comparison

Titanium CP-Ti Powder for MIM 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 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for CP-Ti Powder for MIM, about 168% more; tensile strength follows at 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, CP-Ti Powder for MIM is the more ductile: elongation 15% 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).

CP-Ti Powder for MIMChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM PowderChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

CP-Ti Powder for MIM vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder: properties

CP-Ti Powder for MIMTi-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

100 GPa14.5 Msi
113 GPa16.4 Msi

Shear Modulus

40 GPa5.8 Msi
44 GPa6.4 Msi

Bulk Modulus

108 GPa15.7 Msi
110 GPa16 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

480 MPa69.6 ksi
1,120 MPa162 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
1,020 MPa148 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
12%

Reduction in Area

25%
32%

Compressive Strength

500 MPa72.5 ksi
1,100 MPa160 ksi

Shear Strength

330 MPa47.9 ksi
700 MPa102 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

200 MPa29 ksi
450 MPa65.3 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

55 MPa·√m50.1 ksi·√in
52 MPa·√m47.3 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

20 J14.8 ft·lbf
16 J11.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

160 HB
340 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

85 HRB
—

Hardness, Vickers

170 HV
355 HV

Hardness, Rockwell C

—
35 HRC

Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

4.4 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³
4.43 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,668°C3,034 °F
1,604°C2,919 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,670°C3,038 °F
1,660°C3,020 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

15.5 W/m·K9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
6.8 W/m·K3.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

523 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F
526 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
8.7 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

300°C572 °F
350°C662 °F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3.1 % IACS
1 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 µΩ·in
1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

85 / 100
90 / 100

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

25 / 100
20 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
22%

Weldability

55 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

20 / 100
25 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

50 / 100
35 / 100

Castability

—
40 / 100

Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

750 MJ/kg322,442 BTU/lb
780 MJ/kg335,340 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

48 kg CO₂/kg
50 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb
900 L/kg108 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

10%
15%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

109 kN·m/kg
253 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

22.7 MN·m/kg
25.5 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

722 kJ/m³
4,604 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

6.7 mm²/s
2.9 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

9
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.

3005007001,0004.555.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleTi-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM PowderCP-Ti Powder for MIM

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityCP-Ti Powder for MIMTi-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.

CP-Ti Powder for MIM vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder — frequently asked

Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder stronger than CP-Ti Powder for MIM?

Yes. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a typical yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for CP-Ti Powder for MIM — about 168% more. Tensile strength is 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).

Which is cheaper, CP-Ti Powder for MIM 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, CP-Ti Powder for MIM or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?

CP-Ti Powder for MIM, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder; for welding the order is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder first (good, 60/100) then CP-Ti Powder for MIM (good, 55/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in CP-Ti Powder for MIM 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.