Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 860 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 16% for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al. Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al is stiffer (102 GPa vs 86 GPa) and Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al runs hotter in service (260°C vs 200°C continuous).
Ti-13V-11Cr-3AlChoose it when the part sees heat.
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4ZrChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr: 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-3AlTi-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Compressive Strength 880 MPa128 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 450 MPa65.3 ksi
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 15%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 45 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 3.2 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 8
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-13V-11Cr-3Al | Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al vs Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr — frequently asked
What is the difference between Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr?
Titanium Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 860 MPa — strength does not separate them. Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 16% for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al.
Which is cheaper, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al or Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al or Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr?
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against good (55/100) for Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-13V-11Cr-3Al and Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr 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.