Titanium Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed vs Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA
Titanium · Ti-5Al-2.5Fe temper comparison
Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed and Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-5Al-2.5Fe: Annealed versus CDA (cold drawn + stress relieved bar/wire). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 960 MPa (139 ksi) against 870 MPa (126 ksi) for Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed, about 10% more; tensile strength follows at 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 12% for Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA, and Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA is harder (328 HB vs 305 HB).
Ti-5Al-2.5Fe AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDAChoose it when strength drives the design.
Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed vs Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA: 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-5Al-2.5Fe AnnealedTi-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
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)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Shear Modulus 42 GPa6.1 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.45 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · 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.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 7 W/m·K4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 540 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 9.5 µm/m·K5.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 300°C572 °F · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.6×10⁻⁶ Ω·m63 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 92 / 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) 700 MJ/kg300,946 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
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-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed vs Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA — frequently asked
Is Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA stronger than Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed?
Yes. Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA has a typical yield strength of 960 MPa (139 ksi) against 870 MPa (126 ksi) for Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed — about 10% more. Tensile strength is 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CDA?
Annealed is the default Ti-5Al-2.5Fe condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed or Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA?
Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (60/100) for Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-5Al-2.5Fe Annealed and Ti-5Al-2.5Fe-CDA 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.