Titanium Grade 3-HR (Hot rolled)
Supply condition
ASTM Grade 3 · UNS R50550 · EN 3.7055 · GB TA3 · AMS 4900
Heavy plate, billet and forgings supplied as hot worked (descaled) when a full anneal is not specified; properties close to annealed with more scatter.
Values for the HR condition
Other Grade 3 tempers and conditions
Grade 3 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at Grade 3.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ODefault Annealed | Standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and welded tube; best ductility/weldability at the ASTM Grade 3 strength minima. | 420 | 500 | 20 | 200 HB | — |
HRThis page Hot rolled | Heavy plate, billet and forgings supplied as hot worked (descaled) when a full anneal is not specified; properties close to annealed with more scatter. | 440 | 520 | 19 | 16 HRC | 3.1 % IACS |
Stress relieved | Pick for bar, wire and seamless tube where residual stress must be removed but part of the cold-work strength is retained. | 540 | 620 | 15 | 235 HB | — |
Cold worked | Highest strength and straightness for small-diameter drawn bar, wire and fasteners; low ductility and high residual stress. | 620 | 700 | 12 | 25 HRC | 3 % IACS |
What is Grade 3-HR?
Grade 3-HR is Grade 3 supplied in the HR condition — heavy plate, billet and forgings supplied as hot worked (descaled) when a full anneal is not specified; properties close to annealed with more scatter. Grade 3-HR has a yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) — weaker than 66% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 19% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi). Grade 3-HR 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). O is the default condition FabDigit quotes; HR is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades
Grade 3-HR properties
Typical room-temperature values for Grade 3-HR; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Grade 3 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Grade 3-HR 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).
Mechanical16
Grade 3-HR has a yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) — weaker than 66% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 19% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).
Thermal6
Grade 3-HR is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 16.4 W/m·K (9.48 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 71% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Grade 3-HR conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (92/100), better than 53% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Grade 3-HR takes about 690 MJ of energy and emits 46 kg of CO₂ — more than 57% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability8
Grade 3-HR's machinability is poor (34/100, better than 74% of titanium grades); weldability very good (84/100); formability fair (50/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Grade 3-HR
Is Grade 3 easy to machine?
Use rigid setups, sharp uncoated-carbide or coated tools, low surface speed (~30–50 m/min) with heavy positive feed and flood coolant; never dwell, and control chips/dust for fire risk.
Can Grade 3 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with matching Gr3 or ERTi-3 filler, provided the weld and heat-affected zone are shielded to below ~400 °C with clean argon/helium and surfaces are degreased.
Can Grade 3 be formed, bent or molded?
Form with generous bend radii (≈3–4 t) and allow for high springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C markedly improves formability versus room temperature.
What surface finishes work on Grade 3?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case and scale; anodizing or thermal oxidation gives colour and anti-galling films, and shot peening or CVD/PVD coatings are used where wear matters.
Grade 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ooxygen level sets the Grade 3 strength class | ≤ 0.35 | 0.3 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.3 | 0.15 |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| N | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| H0.0125 % max for bar/billet per ASTM B348 | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Other, eachresidual elements | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Others, total | ≤ 0.4 | — |
| Ti | balance | — |
Grade 3-HR — frequently asked
What is Grade 3-HR used for?
Grade 3-HR is typically used for aerospace bracketry, cryogenic vessels, pressure vessel shells and heads, chemical process piping and flanges, heat exchanger plates and marine and offshore fittings. In short: higher-strength CP titanium.
What is the yield strength of Grade 3-HR?
Grade 3-HR has a typical yield strength of 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) — weaker than 66% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Grade 3-HR easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (34/100, better than 74% of titanium grades). Use rigid setups, sharp uncoated-carbide or coated tools, low surface speed (~30–50 m/min) with heavy positive feed and flood coolant; never dwell, and control chips/dust for fire risk.
Can Grade 3-HR be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (84/100). Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with matching Gr3 or ERTi-3 filler, provided the weld and heat-affected zone are shielded to below ~400 °C with clean argon/helium and surfaces are degreased.
What surface finishes work on Grade 3-HR?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case and scale; anodizing or thermal oxidation gives colour and anti-galling films, and shot peening or CVD/PVD coatings are used where wear matters.
Can Grade 3-HR be formed, bent or molded?
Form with generous bend radii (≈3–4 t) and allow for high springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C markedly improves formability versus room temperature.
What is the maximum service temperature of Grade 3-HR?
Grade 3-HR 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 Grade 3-O and Grade 3-CW?
O is the default condition — standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and welded tube; best ductility/weldability at the ASTM Grade 3 strength minima. CW: highest strength and straightness for small-diameter drawn bar, wire and fasteners; low ductility and high residual stress. Yield strength is 420 MPa in O versus 620 MPa in CW.
Can FabDigit make parts in Grade 3-HR?
Yes — Grade 3-HR is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet and Plate — ASTM (2020)
- ASTM B348 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets — ASTM (2021)
- AMS 4900 — Titanium Sheet, Strip and Plate, Commercially Pure — SAE International (2018)
- GB/T 3621 — (TA3) — SAC (2022)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- Commercially pure titanium Grade 1–4 property sheets — Titanium mill/distributor datasheets (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.