Titanium Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A vs Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA
Titanium · Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe temper comparison
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A and Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe: HW-A (hot worked and annealed) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) against 930 MPa (135 ksi) for Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A, about 27% more; tensile strength follows at 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi). In exchange, Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 9% for Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA, and Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA is harder (39 HRC vs 30 HRC). Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA is stiffer (95 GPa vs 79 GPa) and Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A welds better (good vs fair).
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A vs Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA: 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.
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-ATi-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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
Same in both: Shear Modulus 30 GPa4.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 90 GPa13.1 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 5 g/cm³0.18 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,620°C2,948 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,680°C3,056 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 6.8 W/m·K3.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9 µm/m·K5 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.3×10⁻⁶ Ω·m51.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 93 / 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: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 660 MJ/kg283,749 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 10%
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.
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A vs Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA — frequently asked
Is Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA stronger than Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A?
Yes. Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,180 MPa (171 ksi) against 930 MPa (135 ksi) for Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A — about 27% more. Tensile strength is 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) vs 1,000 MPa (145 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, HW-A or STA?
ST is the default Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither HW-A nor STA). 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, Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A or Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA?
Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against fair (45/100) for Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe HW-A and Ti-12Mo-6Zr-2Fe-STA 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.