Titanium VT14-AW vs VT14-ST
Titanium · VT14 temper comparison
VT14-AW and VT14-ST are two conditions of the same titanium grade, VT14: AW (as-welded deposit) versus ST (solution annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. VT14-AW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 780 MPa (113 ksi) for VT14-ST, about 6% more. In exchange, VT14-ST is the more ductile: elongation 15% versus 7% for VT14-AW, and VT14-AW is harder (310 HB vs 280 HB).
VT14-AWChoose it when strength drives the design.
VT14-STChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
VT14-AW vs VT14-ST: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 44 GPa6.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.32 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 900 MPa131 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 4.52 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,600°C2,912 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,660°C3,020 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 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 390 J/g168 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
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
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
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) 700 MJ/kg300,946 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 42 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 350 L/kg41.9 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.
VT14-AW vs VT14-ST — frequently asked
Is VT14-AW stronger than VT14-ST?
Yes. VT14-AW has a typical yield strength of 830 MPa (120 ksi) against 780 MPa (113 ksi) for VT14-ST — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AW or ST?
Annealed is the default VT14 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AW nor ST). 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, VT14-AW or VT14-ST?
VT14-ST. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against very good (70/100) for VT14-AW.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in VT14-AW and VT14-ST 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.