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Titanium Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed vs Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA

Titanium · Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo temper comparison

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo: Annealed versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 950 MPa (138 ksi) for Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed, about 16% more; tensile strength follows at 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) vs 1,030 MPa (149 ksi). In exchange, Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 13% versus 10% for Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA, and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA is harder (350 HB vs 320 HB).

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STAChoose it when strength drives the design.

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed vs Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA: properties

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo AnnealedTi-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,030 MPa149 ksi
1,170 MPa170 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

950 MPa138 ksi
1,100 MPa160 ksi

Elongation at Break

13%
10%

Reduction in Area

30%
22%

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

500 MPa72.5 ksi
560 MPa81.2 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

40 MPa·√m36.4 ksi·√in
32 MPa·√m29.1 ksi·√in

Hardness, Brinell

320 HB
350 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

34 HRC
38 HRC

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 114 GPa16.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 43 GPa6.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 112 GPa16.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Compressive Strength 1,180 MPa171 ksi · Shear Strength 720 MPa104 ksi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 12 J8.9 ft·lbf · Hardness, Vickers 370 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 4.65 g/cm³0.17 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,590°C2,894 °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 6.6 W/m·K3.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.8×10⁻⁶ Ω·m70.9 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V · Corrosion Resistance 88 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

18 / 100
14 / 100

Formability (cold)

16 / 100
10 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 12% · Weldability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 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 1,000 L/kg120 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.

3005007001,0004.555.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleTi-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo

Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed vs Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA — frequently asked

Is Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA stronger than Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed?

Yes. Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) against 950 MPa (138 ksi) for Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed — about 16% more. Tensile strength is 1,170 MPa (170 ksi) vs 1,030 MPa (149 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or STA?

STA is the default Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo 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.

When should I choose Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed over Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA?

Pick Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-STA when strength drives the design.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo Annealed and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mo-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.