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Titanium ERTi-1 vs ERTi-9

Titanium · grade comparison

Titanium ERTi-1 and ERTi-9 are both titanium grades. ERTi-9 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for ERTi-1, about 179% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi). In exchange, ERTi-1 is the more ductile: elongation 30% versus 15% for ERTi-9, and ERTi-9 is harder (245 HB vs 110 HB). ERTi-1 conducts heat better (20 W/m·K vs 7.6 W/m·K). 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-9Choose it when strength drives the design.

ERTi-1 vs ERTi-9: properties

ERTi-1ERTi-9

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Shear Modulus

39 GPa5.7 Msi
44 GPa6.4 Msi

Bulk Modulus

110 GPa16 Msi
100 GPa14.5 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.34
0.32

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
690 MPa100 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

210 MPa30.5 ksi
585 MPa84.8 ksi

Elongation at Break

30%
15%

Reduction in Area

55%
32%

Compressive Strength

230 MPa33.4 ksi
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Shear Strength

210 MPa30.5 ksi
450 MPa65.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

150 MPa21.8 ksi
400 MPa58 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
22 J16.2 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

110 HB
245 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

65 HRB
100 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

115 HV
265 HV

Hardness, Rockwell C

—
25 HRC

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³
4.48 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,660°C3,020 °F
1,650°C3,002 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,670°C3,038 °F
1,700°C3,092 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

20 W/m·K11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
7.6 W/m·K4.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

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

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
9.4 µm/m·K5.2 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

300°C572 °F
315°C599 °F

Min Service Temperature

-253°C-423 °F
-250°C-418 °F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 295 J/g127 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3.6 % IACS
1.4 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

4.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m18.9 µΩ·in
1.26×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.6 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

93 / 100
88 / 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%
22%

Weldability

95 / 100
90 / 100

Formability (cold)

92 / 100
65 / 100

Castability

45 / 100
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Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

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

Embodied Water

500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
900 L/kg108 gal/lb

Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 45 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 15%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

67 kN·m/kg
154 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

22.8 MN·m/kg
23 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

214 kJ/m³
1,661 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

8.5 mm²/s
3.1 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
5

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-9

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityERTi-1ERTi-9
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.

ERTi-1 vs ERTi-9 — frequently asked

Is ERTi-9 stronger than ERTi-1?

Yes. ERTi-9 has a typical yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) against 210 MPa (30.5 ksi) for ERTi-1 — about 179% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 300 MPa (43.5 ksi).

Which is cheaper, ERTi-1 or ERTi-9?

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-9?

ERTi-1. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (25/100) for ERTi-9; for welding the order is ERTi-1 first (excellent, 95/100) then ERTi-9 (excellent, 90/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ERTi-1 and ERTi-9 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.