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Titanium ERTi-11 vs ERTi-2

Titanium · grade comparison

Titanium ERTi-11 and ERTi-2 are both titanium grades. ERTi-2 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for ERTi-11, about 58% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 330 MPa (47.9 ksi). In exchange, ERTi-11 is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 22% for ERTi-2, and ERTi-2 is harder (155 HB vs 125 HB). ERTi-11 conducts heat better (20 W/m·K vs 16.4 W/m·K). On the shop floor, ERTi-2 machines more easily (fair vs poor).

ERTi-11Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

ERTi-2Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

ERTi-11 vs ERTi-2: properties

ERTi-11ERTi-2

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

103 GPa14.9 Msi
105 GPa15.2 Msi

Shear Modulus

40 GPa5.8 Msi
45 GPa6.5 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

330 MPa47.9 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

240 MPa34.8 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

28%
22%

Compressive Strength

280 MPa40.6 ksi
400 MPa58 ksi

Shear Strength

240 MPa34.8 ksi
330 MPa47.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

170 MPa24.7 ksi
240 MPa34.8 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in
70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

80 J59 ft·lbf
45 J33.2 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

125 HB
155 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

70 HRB
80 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

135 HV
160 HV

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Reduction in Area 45%

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,660°C3,020 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,670°C3,038 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

20 W/m·K11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
16.4 W/m·K9.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

320 J/g138 BTU/lb
325 J/g140 BTU/lb

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 523 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 315°C599 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

97 / 100
92 / 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

30 / 100
40 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

35%
40%

Weldability

95 / 100
90 / 100

Formability (cold)

85 / 100
70 / 100

Castability

40 / 100
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Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 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 Carbon (primary production)

45 kg CO₂/kg
40 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb
800 L/kg95.9 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

10%
20%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

73 kN·m/kg
106 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

22.8 MN·m/kg
23.3 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

280 kJ/m³
688 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

8.5 mm²/s
7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
9

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-2ERTi-11

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityERTi-11ERTi-2
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.

ERTi-11 vs ERTi-2 — frequently asked

Is ERTi-2 stronger than ERTi-11?

Yes. ERTi-2 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) for ERTi-11 — about 58% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 330 MPa (47.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, ERTi-11 or ERTi-2?

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-11 or ERTi-2?

ERTi-2. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for ERTi-11; for welding the order is ERTi-11 first (excellent, 95/100) then ERTi-2 (excellent, 90/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ERTi-11 and ERTi-2 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.