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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder

Titanium · grade comparison

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 1,040 MPa — strength does not separate them.

Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder: properties

Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924)Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

1,150 MPa167 ksi
1,120 MPa162 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

1,040 MPa151 ksi
1,020 MPa148 ksi

Elongation at Break

11%
12%

Reduction in Area

25%
32%

Compressive Strength

1,200 MPa174 ksi
1,100 MPa160 ksi

Shear Strength

720 MPa104 ksi
700 MPa102 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

500 MPa72.5 ksi
450 MPa65.3 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

50 MPa·√m45.5 ksi·√in
52 MPa·√m47.3 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

13 J9.6 ft·lbf
16 J11.8 ft·lbf

Hardness, Rockwell C

36 HRC
35 HRC

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 113 GPa16.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34 · Hardness, Brinell 340 HB · Hardness, Vickers 355 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 4.43 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,604°C2,919 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Latent Heat of Fusion

370 J/g159 BTU/lb
365 J/g157 BTU/lb

Min Service Temperature

-253°C-423 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 6.8 W/m·K3.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 526 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.7 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.71×10⁻⁶ Ω·m67.3 µΩ·in
1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 µΩ·in

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1 % IACS

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

92 / 100
90 / 100

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

18 / 100
20 / 100

Weldability

65 / 100
60 / 100

Formability (cold)

20 / 100
25 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
35 / 100

Castability

—
40 / 100

Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 22% · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

720 MJ/kg309,545 BTU/lb
780 MJ/kg335,340 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

46 kg CO₂/kg
50 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

1,300 L/kg156 gal/lb
900 L/kg108 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

10%
15%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

260 kN·m/kg
253 kN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

4,786 kJ/m³
4,604 kJ/m³

Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 25.5 MN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 2.9 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.

3005007001,0004.555.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleTi-6Al-4V (AM, F2924)Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityTi-6Al-4V (AM, F2924)Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 1 finish: Plasma Spray.

Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) vs Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder — frequently asked

What is the difference between Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder are both titanium grades. Both yield at about 1,040 MPa — strength does not separate them.

Which is cheaper, Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?

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-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) or Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?

Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924). Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (60/100) for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder.

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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti-6Al-4V (AM, F2924) and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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.