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Titanium ERTi-1 AW-SR

Heat-treated state

GB ERTi1 · ISO 24034 Ti1

Use for weldments needing residual-stress reduction before machining or for SCC-sensitive chemical service; strength drops slightly, ductility recovers.

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Values for the AW-SR condition

Other ERTi-1 tempers and conditions

ERTi-1 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at ERTi-1.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
AW-SRThis page
as-welded then stress-relieved (480–595 °C, inert/vacuum)
Use for weldments needing residual-stress reduction before machining or for SCC-sensitive chemical service; strength drops slightly, ductility recovers.19529033105 HB3.6 % IACS
AWDefault
As-welded deposit
Default reference condition: properties of the undiluted GTAW deposit made with full inert-gas shielding.21030030110 HB—

What is ERTi-1 AW-SR?

ERTi-1 AW-SR is ERTi-1 heat treated to AW-SR — use for weldments needing residual-stress reduction before machining or for SCC-sensitive chemical service; strength drops slightly, ductility recovers. ERTi-1 AW-SR has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 33% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi). ERTi-1 AW-SR 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). AW is the default condition FabDigit quotes; AW-SR is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 33%, better than 101% of titanium grades
  • Readily welded — 95/100, better than 100% of titanium grades
  • Conducts heat well — 20 W/m·K (11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of titanium grades
  • High electrical conductivity — 3.6 % IACS, better than 98% of titanium grades
  • Forms and bends easily — 88/100, better than 94% of titanium grades

Limitations

  • Low strength — 195 MPa (28.3 ksi), worse than 100% of titanium grades

ERTi-1 AW-SR properties

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

Physical3

ERTi-1 AW-SR 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

ERTi-1 AW-SR has a yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 33% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus103 GPa14.9 Msi
Shear Modulus39 GPa5.7 Msi
Bulk Modulus110 GPa16 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)290 MPa42.1 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)195 MPa28.3 ksi
Elongation at Break33%
Reduction in Area52%
Compressive Strength220 MPa31.9 ksi
Shear Strength200 MPa29 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)140 MPa20.3 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)78 MPa·√m71 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)85 J62.7 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell105 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B62 HRB
Hardness, Vickers110 HV

Thermal6

ERTi-1 AW-SR is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 20 W/m·K (11.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 98% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity20 W/m·K11.6 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 Fusion295 J/g127 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)300°C572 °F
Min Service Temperature-253°C-423 °F

Electrical3

ERTi-1 AW-SR 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 (92/100), better than 53% of titanium grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceExcellent92/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryExcellent in seawater, wet chlorine, chlorides, hypochlorite, nitric acid and most oxidizing media; attacked by HF, hot concentrated HCl/H2SO4/phosphoric acid, dry chlorine and methanol without water; hydrogen pickup risk in reducing acids.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of ERTi-1 AW-SR takes about 700 MJ of energy and emits 45 kg of CO₂ — more than 74% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 15%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)700 MJ/kg300,946 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)45 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content15%

Manufacturability8

ERTi-1 AW-SR's machinability is fair (40/100, better than 93% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability excellent (88/100).

MachinabilityFair40/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)40%
WeldabilityExcellent95/100
Formability (cold)Excellent88/100
CastabilityFair45/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair40/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responseexcellent — thin-film colour anodizing (Type II/III per AMS 2488) gives uniform interference colours on weld and filler metal

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

Working with ERTi-1 AW-SR

Is ERTi-1 easy to machine?

Soft and gummy — sharp, positive-rake carbide tools, low speed with heavy flood coolant to avoid galling, smearing and fire risk from fine chips.

Can ERTi-1 be welded?

GTAW/GMAW/PAW with 99.995 % argon or Ar-He, trailing shield and full back purge; keep interpass <150 °C and weld area free of oil, moisture and iron pickup — a silver/straw weld colour is acceptable, blue/grey is reject.

Can ERTi-1 be formed, bent or molded?

Wire draws and bends readily; deposited metal is the most formable CP Ti — cold-form generously but allow high springback and avoid iron-contaminating tooling.

What surface finishes work on ERTi-1?

Pickle in HNO3/HF to remove alpha case and iron smear, then colour-anodize or leave bare; do not shot-blast with steel media.

ERTi-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
CAWS A5.16 max≤ 0.030.01
Olowest oxygen of the ERTi CP series≤ 0.10.06
N≤ 0.010.01
Hhydrogen embrittlement control≤ 0.010
Fe≤ 0.10.04
Other, eachresidual elements≤ 0.1—
Other, totalresidual elements≤ 0.4—
Ti≈99.8 % Tibalance—

ERTi-1 AW-SR — frequently asked

What is ERTi-1 AW-SR used for?

ERTi-1 AW-SR is typically used for welding CP Ti Grade 1 tanks, chemical processing equipment, deep-drawn titanium components and corrosion-resistant piping. In short: purest CP titanium filler; maximum weld-metal ductility; matches Grade 1 base metal.

What is the yield strength of ERTi-1 AW-SR?

ERTi-1 AW-SR has a typical yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) — weaker than 100% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.

Is ERTi-1 AW-SR easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated fair (40/100, better than 93% of titanium grades). Soft and gummy — sharp, positive-rake carbide tools, low speed with heavy flood coolant to avoid galling, smearing and fire risk from fine chips.

Can ERTi-1 AW-SR be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). GTAW/GMAW/PAW with 99.995 % argon or Ar-He, trailing shield and full back purge; keep interpass <150 °C and weld area free of oil, moisture and iron pickup — a silver/straw weld colour is acceptable, blue/grey is reject.

What surface finishes work on ERTi-1 AW-SR?

Pickle in HNO3/HF to remove alpha case and iron smear, then colour-anodize or leave bare; do not shot-blast with steel media.

Can ERTi-1 AW-SR be formed, bent or molded?

Wire draws and bends readily; deposited metal is the most formable CP Ti — cold-form generously but allow high springback and avoid iron-contaminating tooling.

What is the maximum service temperature of ERTi-1 AW-SR?

ERTi-1 AW-SR 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 ERTi-1-AW and ERTi-1 AW-SR?

AW is the default condition — default reference condition: properties of the undiluted GTAW deposit made with full inert-gas shielding. AW-SR: use for weldments needing residual-stress reduction before machining or for SCC-sensitive chemical service; strength drops slightly, ductility recovers. Yield strength is 210 MPa in AW versus 195 MPa in AW-SR.

Sources

  1. AWS A5.16/A5.16M — Titanium and Titanium-Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods — AWS (2013)
  2. ASTM B348 / B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Strip/Plate (Grade 1) — ASTM (2021)
  3. ISO 24034 — Welding consumables, solid wires and rods for fusion welding of titanium — ISO (2020)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
  5. ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials (Titanium) — ASM International (2005)
  6. CP titanium filler wire data (Grade 1 / ERTi-1) — TIMET / Baoji titanium producers (2023)

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.