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Titanium Ti Grade 25 As Welded vs Ti Grade 25-STA

Titanium · Ti Grade 25 temper comparison

Ti Grade 25 As Welded and Ti Grade 25-STA are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 25: As Welded (as-welded deposit) versus STA (solution treated and aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 25-STA is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 890 MPa (129 ksi) for Ti Grade 25 As Welded, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 960 MPa (139 ksi). Ti Grade 25-STA is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 7% for Ti Grade 25 As Welded, and Ti Grade 25-STA is harder (39 HRC vs 37 HRC). On the shop floor, Ti Grade 25 As Welded welds better (good vs fair).

Ti Grade 25 As WeldedChoose it when it will be welded.

Ti Grade 25-STAChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

Ti Grade 25 As Welded vs Ti Grade 25-STA: properties

Ti Grade 25 As WeldedTi Grade 25-STA

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

960 MPa139 ksi
1,100 MPa160 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

890 MPa129 ksi
1,010 MPa146 ksi

Elongation at Break

7%
10%

Reduction in Area

18%
25%

Compressive Strength

980 MPa142 ksi
970 MPa141 ksi

Shear Strength

560 MPa81.2 ksi
630 MPa91.4 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
560 MPa81.2 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

55 MPa·√m50.1 ksi·√in
60 MPa·√m54.6 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

12 J8.9 ft·lbf
17 J12.5 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

350 HB
365 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

37 HRC
39 HRC

Hardness, Vickers

365 HV
345 HV

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

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.

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 6.7 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 · Latent Heat of Fusion 365 J/g157 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

90 / 100
95 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.08 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

18 / 100
16 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
22%

Weldability

60 / 100
45 / 100

Same in both: Formability (cold) 12 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 640 MJ/kg275,151 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 35 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 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 Grade 25

Ti Grade 25 As Welded vs Ti Grade 25-STA — frequently asked

Is Ti Grade 25-STA stronger than Ti Grade 25 As Welded?

Yes. Ti Grade 25-STA has a typical yield strength of 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) against 890 MPa (129 ksi) for Ti Grade 25 As Welded — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) vs 960 MPa (139 ksi).

Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Welded or STA?

Annealed is the default Ti Grade 25 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Welded 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 Grade 25 As Welded or Ti Grade 25-STA?

Ti Grade 25 As Welded. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against fair (45/100) for Ti Grade 25-STA.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 25 As Welded and Ti Grade 25-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.