Titanium Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW vs Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA
Titanium · Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo temper comparison
Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW and Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo: AW (as-welded deposit) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 865 MPa (125 ksi) against 765 MPa (111 ksi) for Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 855 MPa (124 ksi). Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA is harder — 33 HRC against 31 HRC for Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. On the shop floor, Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW welds better (very good vs good).
Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AWChoose it when it will be welded.
Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW vs Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-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-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AWTi-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA
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 114 GPa16.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 108 GPa15.7 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.48 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,620°C2,948 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °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 520 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °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).
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 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-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW vs Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA — frequently asked
Is Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA stronger than Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW?
Yes. Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA has a typical yield strength of 865 MPa (125 ksi) against 765 MPa (111 ksi) for Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 855 MPa (124 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or STA?
Annealed is the default Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW 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-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW or Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA?
Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW. Its weldability rates very good (78/100) against good (65/100) for Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-STA.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-AW and Ti-6Al-2Nb-1Ta-0.8Mo-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.