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Titanium C-1-ANN (Annealed)

Heat-treated state

ASTM B367 Grade C-1

Use when machining distortion or residual stress from casting/weld repair must be removed; slightly lower strength, maximum ductility.

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Values for the ANN condition

Other C-1 tempers and conditions

C-1 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at C-1.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
ANNThis page
Annealed
Use when machining distortion or residual stress from casting/weld repair must be removed; slightly lower strength, maximum ductility.20029024115 HB3.6 % IACS
FDefault
As fabricated
Standard stocked/supplied condition for chemical-process and marine castings; meets B367 C-1 minima without HIP.21030020120 HB3.6 % IACS
Hot isostatic pressed
Pick when internal porosity must be closed for fatigue-loaded, pressure-boundary or medical castings; same tensile minima, better ductility and fatigue scatter.21531025120 HB3.6 % IACS

What is C-1-ANN?

C-1-ANN is C-1 heat treated to ANN — use when machining distortion or residual stress from casting/weld repair must be removed; slightly lower strength, maximum ductility. C-1-ANN has a yield strength of 200 MPa (29 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 24% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi). C-1-ANN has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F). F is the default condition FabDigit quotes; ANN is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • Easy to machine — 45/100, better than 100% of titanium grades
  • High electrical conductivity — 3.6 % IACS, better than 98% of titanium grades
  • Readily welded — 90/100, better than 93% of titanium grades
  • Conducts heat well — 17 W/m·K (9.82 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 84% of titanium grades
  • Tough — resists crack growth — 80 MPa·√m (72.8 ksi·√in), better than 81% of titanium grades

Limitations

  • Low strength — 200 MPa (29 ksi), worse than 100% of titanium grades

C-1-ANN properties

Typical room-temperature values for C-1-ANN; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are C-1 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.

Physical3

C-1-ANN has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F).

Density4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,660°C3,020 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,670°C3,038 °F

Mechanical16

C-1-ANN has a yield strength of 200 MPa (29 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 24% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus103 GPa14.9 Msi
Shear Modulus45 GPa6.5 Msi
Bulk Modulus108 GPa15.7 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)290 MPa42.1 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)200 MPa29 ksi
Elongation at Break24%
Reduction in Area34%
Compressive Strength210 MPa30.5 ksi
Shear Strength200 MPa29 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)150 MPa21.8 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)50 J36.9 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell115 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B62 HRB
Hardness, Vickers122 HV

Thermal6

C-1-ANN is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 17 W/m·K (9.82 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 84% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity17 W/m·K9.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity523 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 Fusion325 J/g140 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)300°C572 °F
Min Service Temperature-250°C-418 °F

Electrical3

C-1-ANN conducts electricity at 3.6 % IACS, better than 98% of titanium grades.

Electrical Conductivity3.6 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity4.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m18.9 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is excellent (93/100), better than 72% of titanium grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceExcellent93/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryOutstanding in seawater, wet chlorine, hypochlorite, nitric acid and most oxidizing/neutral media; attacked by HF, hot concentrated HCl/H2SO4/phosphoric acid, dry chlorine and methanol-containing anhydrous systems; risk of hydriding and pyrophoric reaction in strong reducing acids.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of C-1-ANN takes about 640 MJ of energy and emits 40 kg of CO₂ — less than 93% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)640 MJ/kg275,151 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)40 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water700 L/kg83.9 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content30%

Manufacturability8

C-1-ANN's machinability is fair (45/100, better than 100% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (90/100); formability good (65/100).

MachinabilityFair45/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)38%
WeldabilityExcellent90/100
Formability (cold)Good65/100
CastabilityGood65/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair40/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responseexcellent — decorative/protective interference-color anodizing (Type II/III per AMS 2488 style processes) works well; not a hard wear coating

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with C-1-ANN

Is C-1 easy to machine?

Low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant and sharp carbide/uncoated tools; CP Ti is gummy and work-hardens, avoid dwelling and never rub — fine chips are a fire hazard.

Can C-1 be welded?

Excellent GTAW/EBW/plasma weldability with matching or no filler, but requires full argon/vacuum shielding of weld, root and cooling zone to <500 °C to avoid embrittlement; weld repair of castings is standard and covered by B367.

Can C-1 be formed, bent or molded?

Produced by vacuum-arc melting plus rammed-graphite or ceramic-shell investment casting; expect an alpha-case layer that must be chemically milled or machined off, and allow generous fillets/feeders because of low fluidity.

What surface finishes work on C-1?

Grit blast + pickle (HNO3/HF) to remove alpha case, then optional passivation, colour anodizing for identification, or plasma/grit-blast texturing for medical parts; do not use chloride-rich markers or lead-bearing pastes before heating.

C-1 chemical composition (wt %)

Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Nmax per ASTM B367 Grade C-1≤ 0.050.02
C≤ 0.10.03
H≤ 0.020.01
Fe≤ 0.20.08
Omax; controls strength level of C-1≤ 0.180.12
residuals eachother elements, each≤ 0.1—
residuals totalother elements, total≤ 0.4—
Tibalance—

C-1-ANN — frequently asked

What is C-1-ANN used for?

C-1-ANN is typically used for chemical process valve bodies, corrosion-resistant pump housings, marine hardware castings and architectural fittings. In short: most ductile cast titanium; cast CP Grade 1 equivalent; corrosion-first casting grade.

What is the yield strength of C-1-ANN?

C-1-ANN has a typical yield strength of 200 MPa (29 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.

Is C-1-ANN easy to machine?

Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, better than 100% of titanium grades). Low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant and sharp carbide/uncoated tools; CP Ti is gummy and work-hardens, avoid dwelling and never rub — fine chips are a fire hazard.

Can C-1-ANN be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated excellent (90/100). Excellent GTAW/EBW/plasma weldability with matching or no filler, but requires full argon/vacuum shielding of weld, root and cooling zone to <500 °C to avoid embrittlement; weld repair of castings is standard and covered by B367.

What surface finishes work on C-1-ANN?

Grit blast + pickle (HNO3/HF) to remove alpha case, then optional passivation, colour anodizing for identification, or plasma/grit-blast texturing for medical parts; do not use chloride-rich markers or lead-bearing pastes before heating.

Can C-1-ANN be formed, bent or molded?

Produced by vacuum-arc melting plus rammed-graphite or ceramic-shell investment casting; expect an alpha-case layer that must be chemically milled or machined off, and allow generous fillets/feeders because of low fluidity.

What is the maximum service temperature of C-1-ANN?

C-1-ANN is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between C-1-F and C-1-ANN?

F is the default condition — standard stocked/supplied condition for chemical-process and marine castings; meets B367 C-1 minima without HIP. ANN: use when machining distortion or residual stress from casting/weld repair must be removed; slightly lower strength, maximum ductility. Yield strength is 210 MPa in F versus 200 MPa in ANN.

Sources

  1. ASTM B367 — Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Castings — ASTM International (2022)
  2. ASTM B265 / ASTM B348 — CP Titanium Grade 1 wrought product (property comparison) — ASTM International (2020)
  3. ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials (Titanium) — ASM International (1990)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol. 19 — Fatigue and Fracture (titanium castings) — ASM International (1996)
  5. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys — ASM International (1994)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.