Titanium Ti-17 vs Ti-6-22-22
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Ti-17 and Ti-6-22-22 are both titanium grades. Ti-6-22-22 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,160 MPa (168 ksi) against 1,075 MPa (156 ksi) for Ti-17, about 8% more; tensile strength follows at 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) vs 1,150 MPa (167 ksi). Ti-17 runs hotter in service (350°C vs 315°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti-6-22-22 welds better (fair vs poor).
Ti-17Choose it when the part sees heat.
Ti-6-22-22Choose it when strength drives the design, or when it will be welded.
Ti-17 vs Ti-6-22-22: 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
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Elongation at Break 10% · Reduction in Area 25% · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 55 MPa·√m50.1 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Same in both: Density 4.65 g/cm³0.17 lb/in³ · Liquidus Temperature 1,650°C3,002 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7 W/m·K4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 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)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 16 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 42 kg CO₂/kg
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 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-17 | Ti-6-22-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Ti-17 vs Ti-6-22-22 — frequently asked
Is Ti-6-22-22 stronger than Ti-17?
Yes. Ti-6-22-22 has a typical yield strength of 1,160 MPa (168 ksi) against 1,075 MPa (156 ksi) for Ti-17 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 1,240 MPa (180 ksi) vs 1,150 MPa (167 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Ti-17 or Ti-6-22-22?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Ti-17 or Ti-6-22-22?
Ti-6-22-22. Its weldability rates fair (45/100) against poor (30/100) for Ti-17.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-17 and Ti-6-22-22 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.