Titanium Grade 9 CWSR vs Grade 9-O
Titanium · Grade 9 temper comparison
Grade 9 CWSR and Grade 9-O are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Grade 9: CWSR (cold Worked, Stress Relieved) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Grade 9 CWSR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Grade 9-O, about 39% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, Grade 9-O is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for Grade 9 CWSR, and Grade 9 CWSR is harder (32 HRC vs 24 HRC). On the shop floor, Grade 9-O welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100).
Grade 9 CWSRChoose it when strength drives the design.
Grade 9-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Grade 9 CWSR vs Grade 9-O: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 107 GPa15.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 600 MPa87 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 25 J18.4 ft·lbf · Hardness, Brinell 250 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.48 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,650°C3,002 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,704°C3,099 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7.6 W/m·K4.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 544 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.2 µm/m·K5.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.26×10⁻⁶ Ω·m49.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 90 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 25% · Castability 30 / 100 · 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) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 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 9 CWSR vs Grade 9-O — frequently asked
Is Grade 9 CWSR stronger than Grade 9-O?
Yes. Grade 9 CWSR has a typical yield strength of 790 MPa (115 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Grade 9-O — about 39% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CWSR or O?
O is the default Grade 9 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 9 CWSR or Grade 9-O?
Grade 9-O. Its weldability rates very good (80/100) against very good (70/100) for Grade 9 CWSR.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 9 CWSR and Grade 9-O 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.