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Titanium Ti Grade 1-CR vs Ti Grade 1-HR

Titanium · Ti Grade 1 temper comparison

Ti Grade 1-CR and Ti Grade 1-HR are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 1: CR (cold rolled) versus HR (hot rolled). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 1-CR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Ti Grade 1-HR, about 60% more; tensile strength follows at 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, Ti Grade 1-HR is the more ductile: elongation 27% versus 10% for Ti Grade 1-CR, and Ti Grade 1-CR is harder (180 HB vs 128 HB). Ti Grade 1-HR runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous).

Ti Grade 1-CRChoose it when strength drives the design.

Ti Grade 1-HRChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Ti Grade 1-CR vs Ti Grade 1-HR: properties

Ti Grade 1-CRTi Grade 1-HR

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

480 MPa69.6 ksi
340 MPa49.3 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
250 MPa36.3 ksi

Elongation at Break

10%
27%

Reduction in Area

25%
45%

Compressive Strength

420 MPa60.9 ksi
275 MPa39.9 ksi

Shear Strength

320 MPa46.4 ksi
230 MPa33.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

230 MPa33.4 ksi
180 MPa26.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

55 MPa·√m50.1 ksi·√in
70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

28 J20.7 ft·lbf
65 J47.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

180 HB
128 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

92 HRB
74 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

190 HV
135 HV

Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 103 GPa14.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,665°C3,029 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,670°C3,038 °F

Thermal

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

250°C482 °F
300°C572 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.4 W/m·K9.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 523 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 325 J/g140 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

3 % IACS
3.1 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

5.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.8 µΩ·in
5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 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

52 / 100
44 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

50%
42%

Weldability

80 / 100
88 / 100

Formability (cold)

40 / 100
78 / 100

Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 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) 38 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%

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 Grade 1

Ti Grade 1-CR vs Ti Grade 1-HR — frequently asked

Is Ti Grade 1-CR stronger than Ti Grade 1-HR?

Yes. Ti Grade 1-CR has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) for Ti Grade 1-HR — about 60% more. Tensile strength is 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR or HR?

Annealed is the default Ti Grade 1 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither CR nor HR). 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 is easier to machine, Ti Grade 1-CR or Ti Grade 1-HR?

Ti Grade 1-CR, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 52/100 against 44/100 for Ti Grade 1-HR; for welding the order is Ti Grade 1-HR first (excellent, 88/100) then Ti Grade 1-CR (very good, 80/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 1-CR and Ti Grade 1-HR 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.