Titanium Grade 16 Annealed vs Grade 16-AW
Titanium · Grade 16 temper comparison
Grade 16 Annealed and Grade 16-AW are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Grade 16: Annealed versus AW (as-welded deposit). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Grade 16-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Grade 16 Annealed, about 5% more. In exchange, Grade 16 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 18% for Grade 16-AW, and Grade 16-AW is harder (165 HB vs 150 HB).
Grade 16 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Grade 16-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
Grade 16 Annealed vs Grade 16-AW: 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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 105 GPa15.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 17 W/m·K9.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 295 J/g127 BTU/lb · 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
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 620 MJ/kg266,552 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 38 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.
Grade 16 Annealed vs Grade 16-AW — frequently asked
Is Grade 16-AW stronger than Grade 16 Annealed?
Yes. Grade 16-AW has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) for Grade 16 Annealed — about 5% more. Tensile strength is 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) vs 485 MPa (70.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or AW?
Annealed is the default Grade 16 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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 Grade 16 Annealed over Grade 16-AW?
Pick Grade 16 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Grade 16-AW when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 16 Annealed and Grade 16-AW 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.