Titanium ERTi-5-AW (As-welded deposit)
Heat-treated state · default condition
GB ERTi5 · ISO 24034 Ti5
Default condition for a GTAW/GMAW deposit made with ERTi-5 and left in the as-welded state.
Values for the AW condition
Other ERTi-5 tempers and conditions
ERTi-5 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at ERTi-5.
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stress relieved | Pick for pressure vessels and fatigue-critical weldments where residual stress and as-welded α′ must be tempered. | 880 | 950 | 10 | 33 HRC | — |
AWDefaultThis page As-welded deposit | Default condition for a GTAW/GMAW deposit made with ERTi-5 and left in the as-welded state. | 895 | 965 | 8 | 34 HRC | — |
Solution treated and aged | Only for thin, fully machinable aerospace weldments where maximum weld strength is required; sacrifices ductility and toughness. | 1,000 | 1,100 | 6 | 40 HRC | — |
What is ERTi-5-AW?
ERTi-5-AW is ERTi-5 heat treated to AW — default condition for a GTAW/GMAW deposit made with ERTi-5 and left in the as-welded state. ERTi-5-AW has a yield strength of 895 MPa (130 ksi) and a tensile strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) — stronger than 80% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi). ERTi-5-AW has a density of 4.43 g/cm³ (0.16 lb/in³), lighter than 89% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F).
Advantages
- High strength — 895 MPa (130 ksi), better than 80% of titanium grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 8%, worse than 99% of titanium grades
- Poor heat conductor — 6.7 W/m·K (3.87 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 92% of titanium grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades
- Low fracture toughness — 60 MPa·√m (54.6 ksi·√in), worse than 83% of titanium grades
ERTi-5-AW properties
Typical room-temperature values for ERTi-5-AW; 11 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are ERTi-5 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
ERTi-5-AW has a density of 4.43 g/cm³ (0.16 lb/in³), lighter than 89% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F).
Mechanical16
ERTi-5-AW has a yield strength of 895 MPa (130 ksi) and a tensile strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) — stronger than 80% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi).
Thermal6
ERTi-5-AW is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 6.7 W/m·K (3.87 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 92% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.7 µm/m·K (4.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
ERTi-5-AW conducts electricity at 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), worse than 77% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ERTi-5-AW takes about 650 MJ of energy and emits 40 kg of CO₂ — less than 75% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 15%.
Manufacturability8
ERTi-5-AW's machinability is poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability poor (30/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with ERTi-5-AW
Is ERTi-5 easy to machine?
Weld deposits machine like Ti-6Al-4V: low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide — burr and work-harden readily and never dry-grind (fire risk).
Can ERTi-5 be welded?
GTAW/GMAW/PAW/EB/laser with high-purity argon or helium, trailing shield and back purge to keep the bead silver; keep interstitials low, clean wire and joint with acetone, and stress relieve 540–650 °C for thick or fatigue-loaded joints.
Can ERTi-5 be formed, bent or molded?
Wire is supplied straightened or spooled; cold bending of the deposit is limited — hot form base metal above 600 °C rather than cold working the weld.
What surface finishes work on ERTi-5?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF or bead blast to remove alpha case and heat tint, then anodize (AMS 2488) or leave passive; avoid iron contamination from steel tooling and brushes.
ERTi-5 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.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Alα stabilizer | 5.5 – 6.75 | 6.1 |
| Vβ stabilizer | 3.5 – 4.5 | 4 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Ocontrolled range per AWS A5.16 | 0.12 – 0.2 | 0.16 |
| C | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| N | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Hhydrogen embrittlement control | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Yyttrium limit | ≤ 0.01 | — |
| Other, each | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Other, total | ≤ 0.4 | — |
| Ti | balance | — |
ERTi-5-AW — frequently asked
What is ERTi-5-AW used for?
ERTi-5-AW is typically used for aerospace airframe titanium welds, high-strength structural titanium joints, landing gear and engine components and medical implant fabrication. In short: highest-strength titanium filler; matches Grade 5 base metal; aerospace structural welds.
What is the yield strength of ERTi-5-AW?
ERTi-5-AW has a typical yield strength of 895 MPa (130 ksi) and a tensile strength of 965 MPa (140 ksi) — stronger than 80% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is ERTi-5-AW easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades). Weld deposits machine like Ti-6Al-4V: low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide — burr and work-harden readily and never dry-grind (fire risk).
Can ERTi-5-AW be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). GTAW/GMAW/PAW/EB/laser with high-purity argon or helium, trailing shield and back purge to keep the bead silver; keep interstitials low, clean wire and joint with acetone, and stress relieve 540–650 °C for thick or fatigue-loaded joints.
What surface finishes work on ERTi-5-AW?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF or bead blast to remove alpha case and heat tint, then anodize (AMS 2488) or leave passive; avoid iron contamination from steel tooling and brushes.
Can ERTi-5-AW be formed, bent or molded?
Wire is supplied straightened or spooled; cold bending of the deposit is limited — hot form base metal above 600 °C rather than cold working the weld.
What is the maximum service temperature of ERTi-5-AW?
ERTi-5-AW is rated for continuous use to about 350°C (662 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between ERTi-5-AW and ERTi-5-STA?
AW is the default condition — default condition for a GTAW/GMAW deposit made with ERTi-5 and left in the as-welded state. STA: only for thin, fully machinable aerospace weldments where maximum weld strength is required; sacrifices ductility and toughness. Yield strength is 895 MPa in AW versus 1,000 MPa in STA.
Sources
- AWS A5.16/A5.16M — Specification for Titanium and Titanium-Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods — AWS (2013)
- ISO 24034 — Welding consumables, solid wires and rods for fusion welding of titanium and titanium alloys — ISO (2020)
- ASTM B348 / ASTM F1472 (Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V chemistry and properties) — ASTM (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) — ASM International (1990)
- Welding Handbook Vol. 4 — Titanium and Titanium Alloys — AWS (2011)
- MMPDS — Ti-6Al-4V design allowables — Battelle/FAA (2023)
- Titanium filler wire ERTi-5 datasheets — Perryman / Sandvik / (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.