Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW vs Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA
Titanium · Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al temper comparison
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al: CW (cold worked) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW, about 8% more; tensile strength follows at 1,220 MPa (177 ksi) vs 1,130 MPa (164 ksi). Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 7% for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW, and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA is harder (380 HB vs 336 HB). Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA is stiffer (112 GPa vs 105 GPa) and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA runs hotter in service (315°C vs 230°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW welds better (fair vs poor).
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CWChoose it when it will be welded.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW vs Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-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-13V-11Cr-3Al-CWTi-13V-11Cr-3Al-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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 40 GPa5.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 95 GPa13.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Reduction in Area 20% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 11 J8.1 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.87 g/cm³0.18 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,427°C2,601 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7.8 W/m·K4.5 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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 320 J/g138 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 88 / 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 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 45 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 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.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW vs Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA — frequently asked
Is Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA stronger than Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW?
Yes. Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) against 1,080 MPa (157 ksi) for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 1,220 MPa (177 ksi) vs 1,130 MPa (164 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CW or STA?
ST is the default Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CW 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-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW or Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA?
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW. Its weldability rates fair (40/100) against poor (30/100) for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-STA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-CW and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al-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.