Titanium Grade 6-O vs Grade 6-SR
Titanium · Grade 6 temper comparison
Grade 6-O and Grade 6-SR are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Grade 6: O (annealed) versus SR (stress relieved). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Grade 6-SR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 810 MPa (117 ksi) for Grade 6-O, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi). In exchange, Grade 6-O is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 12% for Grade 6-SR, and Grade 6-SR is harder (327 HB vs 310 HB). Grade 6-O runs hotter in service (450°C vs 400°C continuous).
Grade 6-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Grade 6-SRChoose it when strength drives the design.
Grade 6-O vs Grade 6-SR: 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 48 GPa7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.48 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,590°C2,894 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,620°C2,948 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7.8 W/m·K4.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.5 µm/m·K5.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 320 J/g138 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.57×10⁻⁶ Ω·m61.8 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 85 / 100
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 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 44 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 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 6-O vs Grade 6-SR — frequently asked
Is Grade 6-SR stronger than Grade 6-O?
Yes. Grade 6-SR has a typical yield strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 810 MPa (117 ksi) for Grade 6-O — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 930 MPa (135 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, O or SR?
O is the default Grade 6 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.
Which welds better, Grade 6-O or Grade 6-SR?
Grade 6-O. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against very good (70/100) for Grade 6-SR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 6-O and Grade 6-SR 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.