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Titanium ERTi-1 vs ERTi-12

Titanium · grade comparison

Titanium ERTi-1 and ERTi-12 are both titanium grades. ERTi-12 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for ERTi-1, about 119% more; tensile strength follows at 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi). In exchange, ERTi-1 is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 20% for ERTi-12, and ERTi-12 is harder (195 HB vs 110 HB). On the shop floor, ERTi-1 machines more easily (fair vs poor).

ERTi-1Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

ERTi-12Choose it when strength drives the design.

ERTi-1 vs ERTi-12: properties

ERTi-1ERTi-12

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Shear Modulus

39 GPa5.7 Msi
40 GPa5.8 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
560 MPa81.2 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

210 MPa30.5 ksi
460 MPa66.7 ksi

Elongation at Break

30%
20%

Reduction in Area

55%
38%

Compressive Strength

230 MPa33.4 ksi
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Shear Strength

210 MPa30.5 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

150 MPa21.8 ksi
260 MPa37.7 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

90 J66.4 ft·lbf
28 J20.7 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

110 HB
195 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

65 HRB
93 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

115 HV
200 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,660°C3,020 °F
1,650°C3,002 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,670°C3,038 °F
1,690°C3,074 °F

Same in both: Density 4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

20 W/m·K11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
19 W/m·K11 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

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

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

295 J/g127 BTU/lb
365 J/g157 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

300°C572 °F
315°C599 °F

Min Service Temperature

-253°C-423 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3.6 % IACS
3.3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

4.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m18.9 µΩ·in
5.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m20.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

93 / 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

40 / 100
25 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

40%
24%

Weldability

95 / 100
88 / 100

Formability (cold)

92 / 100
55 / 100

Castability

45 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

40 / 100
45 / 100

Polishability

70 / 100
65 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

700 MJ/kg300,946 BTU/lb
650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

45 kg CO₂/kg
40 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
700 L/kg83.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

15%
20%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

67 kN·m/kg
124 kN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

214 kJ/m³
1,027 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

8.5 mm²/s
7.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
11

Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 22.8 MN·m/kg

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 scaleERTi-1ERTi-12

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityERTi-1ERTi-12
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.

ERTi-1 vs ERTi-12 — frequently asked

Is ERTi-12 stronger than ERTi-1?

Yes. ERTi-12 has a typical yield strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for ERTi-1 — about 119% more. Tensile strength is 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).

Which is cheaper, ERTi-1 or ERTi-12?

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, ERTi-1 or ERTi-12?

ERTi-1. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (25/100) for ERTi-12; for welding the order is ERTi-1 first (excellent, 95/100) then ERTi-12 (excellent, 88/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ERTi-1 and ERTi-12 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.