Titanium OT4 CR-H vs OT4-HR
Titanium · OT4 temper comparison
OT4 CR-H and OT4-HR are two conditions of the same titanium grade, OT4: CR-H (cold-rolled, work-hardened sheet) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. OT4 CR-H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 690 MPa (100 ksi) for OT4-HR, about 19% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 820 MPa (119 ksi). In exchange, OT4-HR is the more ductile: elongation 13% versus 8% for OT4 CR-H, and OT4 CR-H is harder (285 HB vs 255 HB). OT4-HR runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).
OT4 CR-HChoose it when strength drives the design.
OT4-HRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
OT4 CR-H vs OT4-HR: 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, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 115 GPa16.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.55 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,620°C2,948 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,665°C3,029 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 540 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 86 / 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 65 / 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 400 L/kg47.9 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.
OT4 CR-H vs OT4-HR — frequently asked
Is OT4 CR-H stronger than OT4-HR?
Yes. OT4 CR-H has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 690 MPa (100 ksi) for OT4-HR — about 19% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 820 MPa (119 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR-H or HR?
M is the default OT4 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CR-H nor HR). 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 OT4 CR-H over OT4-HR?
Pick OT4 CR-H when strength drives the design. Pick OT4-HR when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in OT4 CR-H and OT4-HR 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.