Titanium Grade 9 vs Ti Grade 24
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Grade 9 and Ti Grade 24 are both titanium grades. Ti Grade 24 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Grade 9, about 54% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). In exchange, Grade 9 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 14% for Ti Grade 24, and Ti Grade 24 is harder (334 HB vs 250 HB). Ti Grade 24 is stiffer (114 GPa vs 100 GPa) and Ti Grade 24 runs hotter in service (400°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, Grade 9 welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100).
Grade 9Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Ti Grade 24Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Grade 9 vs Ti Grade 24: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
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: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 6
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Grade 9 | Ti Grade 24 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | O | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 1 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| AlCrN | Yes | — |
| AlTiN | Yes | — |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| CVD Al2O3 | Yes | — |
| CVD TiCN | Yes | — |
| CVD TiN | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| CrN | Yes | — |
| DLC | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| HVOF Coating | Yes | — |
| MoS2 | Yes | — |
| Multilayer CVD | Yes | — |
| TiAlN | Yes | — |
| TiB2 | Yes | — |
| TiCN | Yes | — |
| TiN | Yes | — |
| WC/C | Yes | — |
They share 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Grade 9 vs Ti Grade 24 — frequently asked
Is Ti Grade 24 stronger than Grade 9?
Yes. Ti Grade 24 has a typical yield strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for Grade 9 — about 54% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Grade 9 or Ti Grade 24?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Grade 9 or Ti Grade 24?
Grade 9, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for Ti Grade 24; for welding the order is Grade 9 first (very good, 80/100) then Ti Grade 24 (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 9 and Ti Grade 24 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.