Titanium Ti-10-2-3 vs Ti-15-3
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-10-2-3 and Ti-15-3 are both titanium grades. Ti-10-2-3 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 930 MPa (135 ksi) against 790 MPa (115 ksi) for Ti-15-3, about 18% more; tensile strength follows at 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 820 MPa (119 ksi). In exchange, Ti-15-3 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for Ti-10-2-3, and Ti-10-2-3 is harder (32 HRC vs 27 HRC). Ti-10-2-3 is stiffer (110 GPa vs 82 GPa) and Ti-10-2-3 runs hotter in service (300°C vs 260°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti-15-3 welds better (very good vs fair).
Ti-10-2-3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Ti-15-3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Ti-10-2-3 vs Ti-15-3: 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
Shear 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)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Brinell
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,600°C2,912 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,650°C3,002 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.4×10⁻⁶ Ω·m55.1 µΩ·in
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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 20 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 3.4 mm²/s
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 | Ti-10-2-3 | Ti-15-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | O | O |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$$ Specialty |
| Min. machined wall | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 1.6 µm |
Both are offered for CNC machining and Sheet metal. Both take the same 20 finishes: AlCrN, AlTiN, Anodizing Type II, CVD Al2O3, CVD TiCN, CVD TiN, Cerakote, CrN, DLC, Electropolishing, HVOF Coating, MoS2 and 8 more.
Ti-10-2-3 vs Ti-15-3 — frequently asked
Is Ti-10-2-3 stronger than Ti-15-3?
Yes. Ti-10-2-3 has a typical yield strength of 930 MPa (135 ksi) against 790 MPa (115 ksi) for Ti-15-3 — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) vs 820 MPa (119 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ti-10-2-3 or Ti-15-3?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$$, specialty); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ti-10-2-3 or Ti-15-3?
Ti-15-3. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against fair (40/100) for Ti-10-2-3.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-10-2-3 and Ti-15-3 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.