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Titanium Ti Grade 36 Annealed vs Ti Grade 36-CW

Titanium · Ti Grade 36 temper comparison

Ti Grade 36 Annealed and Ti Grade 36-CW are two conditions of the same titanium grade, Ti Grade 36: Annealed versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Ti Grade 36-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Ti Grade 36 Annealed, about 65% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi). In exchange, Ti Grade 36 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for Ti Grade 36-CW, and Ti Grade 36-CW is harder (200 HB vs 138 HB). Ti Grade 36 Annealed runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, Ti Grade 36 Annealed welds better (80 vs 70 out of 100).

Ti Grade 36 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

Ti Grade 36-CWChoose it when strength drives the design.

Ti Grade 36 Annealed vs Ti Grade 36-CW: properties

Ti Grade 36 AnnealedTi Grade 36-CW

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

62 GPa9 Msi
64 GPa9.3 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

420 MPa60.9 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
560 MPa81.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

25%
12%

Reduction in Area

60%
35%

Compressive Strength

350 MPa50.8 ksi
580 MPa84.1 ksi

Shear Strength

280 MPa40.6 ksi
400 MPa58 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

220 MPa31.9 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

60 J44.3 ft·lbf
28 J20.7 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

138 HB
200 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

78 HRB
95 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

145 HV
210 HV

Same in both: Shear Modulus 23 GPa3.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Same in both: Density 5.7 g/cm³0.21 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,720°C3,128 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,810°C3,290 °F

Thermal

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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

300°C572 °F
250°C482 °F

Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 10 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 405 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8 µm/m·K4.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 340 J/g146 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -253°C-423 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

2.9 % IACS
2.8 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
6.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m24.4 µΩ·in

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

25 / 100
32 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
26%

Weldability

80 / 100
70 / 100

Formability (cold)

92 / 100
60 / 100

Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 720 MJ/kg309,545 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 46 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 900 L/kg108 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%

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 36

Ti Grade 36 Annealed vs Ti Grade 36-CW — frequently asked

Is Ti Grade 36-CW stronger than Ti Grade 36 Annealed?

Yes. Ti Grade 36-CW has a typical yield strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for Ti Grade 36 Annealed — about 65% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 420 MPa (60.9 ksi).

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

Annealed is the default Ti Grade 36 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.

Which is easier to machine, Ti Grade 36 Annealed or Ti Grade 36-CW?

Ti Grade 36-CW, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 32/100 against 25/100 for Ti Grade 36 Annealed; for welding the order is Ti Grade 36 Annealed first (very good, 80/100) then Ti Grade 36-CW (very good, 70/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Ti Grade 36 Annealed and Ti Grade 36-CW 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.