Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder
UNS R56400 · ASTM F2924 · GB GB/T 38712
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM powder is gas-atomized alpha-beta titanium supplied to ASTM F2924 / UNS R56400 for laser powder-bed fusion, electron-beam melting and directed-energy deposition.
Reference datasheet — Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the SR-LPBF condition
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder tempers and conditions
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is supplied in 8 conditions, soft to hard. SR-LPBF is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beta annealed (~1020–1050 °C, slow cool + 730 °C stabilize) | Coarse lamellar structure for maximum fracture toughness and damage tolerance / creep resistance, at the cost of tensile strength and ductility. | 860 | 940 | 9 | 31 HRC | — |
Hot isostatic pressed | Default for fatigue- or fracture-critical aerospace/medical parts: closes gas porosity and lack-of-fusion, maximizing ductility and fatigue life. | 890 | 985 | 16 | 32 HRC | — |
As-deposited DED / LMD / wire-arc | Choose for large near-net shapes and repair cladding; coarser columnar prior-β grains give slightly lower strength and more anisotropy. | 910 | 1,010 | 11 | 34 HRC | 1 % IACS |
As-built EBM / EB-PBF | Self-annealed lamellar α+β from the hot build chamber — lower residual stress and near-wrought properties without further heat treatment. | 930 | 1,020 | 14 | 33 HRC | 1 % IACS |
Annealed | Use when the part must be qualified against wrought annealed Grade 5 (ASTM B348) property allowables. | 940 | 1,030 | 14 | 33 HRC | 1 % IACS |
SR-LPBFDefault LPBF + stress relief | Standard as-shipped condition for LPBF Ti64 parts: residual stress removed, α' partly decomposed, strength well above wrought Grade 5. | 1,020 | 1,120 | 12 | 35 HRC | — |
Solution treated and aged | Pick for maximum strength and hardness in thin sections where ductility and toughness can be traded away. | 1,090 | 1,180 | 10 | 38 HRC | — |
As-built LPBF | Highest strength/lowest ductility state with martensitic α' and high residual stress — only for non-critical or immediately post-processed parts. | 1,150 | 1,290 | 8 | 39 HRC | — |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | As-supplied gas-atomized powder | Printing process |
What is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM powder is gas-atomized alpha-beta titanium supplied to ASTM F2924 / UNS R56400 for laser powder-bed fusion, electron-beam melting and directed-energy deposition. In the default printed condition it reaches 1020 MPa yield, 1120 MPa tensile, 12 % elongation and 35 HRC, comparable to or above wrought Grade 5, with POWDER, AB-LPBF, SR-LPBF, AB-EBM, AB-DED, HIP, ANN, STA and BETA-ANN conditions on file. Build anisotropy, porosity and residual stress must be managed by orientation, stress relief and HIP, and machinability is poor (20). Use Grade 23 ELI powder for fracture-critical or implant parts. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) — stronger than 94% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi).
What is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder used for?
- aerospace brackets
- orthopedic implants
- 3D printed structural parts
- medical devices
Advantages
- High strength — 1,020 MPa (148 ksi), better than 94% of titanium grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 50 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 98% of titanium grades
- Low fracture toughness — 52 MPa·√m (47.3 ksi·√in), worse than 93% of titanium grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades
- Poor heat conductor — 6.8 W/m·K (3.93 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of titanium grades
- Difficult to weld — 60/100, worse than 83% of titanium grades
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-SR-LPBF; bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) — stronger than 94% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is rated for continuous service to 350°C (662 °F). It conducts heat at 6.8 W/m·K (3.93 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.7 µm/m·K (4.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder conducts electricity at 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (90/100), worse than 63% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder takes about 780 MJ of energy and emits 50 kg of CO₂ — more than 98% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 15%.
Manufacturability8
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder's machinability is poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades); weldability good (60/100); formability poor (25/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the titanium family
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade FabDigit runs. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder easy to machine?
Machine printed Ti64 at low surface speed (30–60 m/min carbide), heavy rigid setups, high-pressure flood coolant and sharp positive tooling; avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening and fire risk from fine chips.
Can Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder be welded?
Readily fusion welded (GTAW/EBW/LBW) with full argon or vacuum shielding and trailing gas; keep interstitials low and post-weld stress relieve — no filler-free welding in open air.
Can Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only as a printed near-net shape; cold forming of printed stock is limited, use hot forming/superplastic forming above ~750 °C in inert atmosphere and design supports plus 650–800 °C stress relief on the plate before removal.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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 | 6.2 |
| Vβ stabilizer | 3.5 – 4.5 | 4 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.3 | 0.18 |
| O≤0.13 % often specified for AM powder to preserve ductility over reuse cycles | ≤ 0.2 | 0.13 |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| N | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| H0.0125 % max in some powder specs | ≤ 0.02 | 0 |
| Y | ≤ 0.01 | |
| Others (each) | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.4 | |
| Ti | balance |
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Blast, chemically mill or tumble to remove partially sintered powder, then machine or polish critical surfaces; Type II/III anodize (AMS 2488), passivate or plasma-spray HA for implants — never plate with hydrogen-charging processes.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on titanium parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- R56400
- ASTM
- F2924
- GB (China)
- GB/T 38712
- Other
- AMS4998
How much does Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder cost?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder — frequently asked
What is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder used for?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is typically used for aerospace brackets, orthopedic implants, 3D printed structural parts and medical devices. In short: workhorse AM titanium powder; wrought-equivalent printed strength; widest AM process coverage.
What is the yield strength of Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder has a typical yield strength of 1,020 MPa (148 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,120 MPa (162 ksi) — stronger than 94% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, worse than 68% of titanium grades). Machine printed Ti64 at low surface speed (30–60 m/min carbide), heavy rigid setups, high-pressure flood coolant and sharp positive tooling; avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening and fire risk from fine chips.
Can Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). Readily fusion welded (GTAW/EBW/LBW) with full argon or vacuum shielding and trailing gas; keep interstitials low and post-weld stress relieve — no filler-free welding in open air.
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Blast, chemically mill or tumble to remove partially sintered powder, then machine or polish critical surfaces; Type II/III anodize (AMS 2488), passivate or plasma-spray HA for implants — never plate with hydrogen-charging processes.
Can Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder be formed, bent or molded?
Formed only as a printed near-net shape; cold forming of printed stock is limited, use hot forming/superplastic forming above ~750 °C in inert atmosphere and design supports plus 650–800 °C stress relief on the plate before removal.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder 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 Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder SR-LPBF and Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder AB-LPBF?
SR-LPBF is the default condition — standard as-shipped condition for LPBF Ti64 parts: residual stress removed, α' partly decomposed, strength well above wrought Grade 5. AB-LPBF: highest strength/lowest ductility state with martensitic α' and high residual stress — only for non-critical or immediately post-processed parts. Yield strength is 1,020 MPa in SR-LPBF versus 1,150 MPa in AB-LPBF.
How much does Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder cost?
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM F2924 – Additive Manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V with Powder Bed Fusion — ASTM International (2021)
- ASTM F3001 / F3049 – Ti-6Al-4V ELI PBF and Powder Characterization — ASTM International (2021)
- AMS 4998 – Titanium Alloy Powder 6Al-4V — SAE International (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 – Properties of Nonferrous Alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) — ASM International (1990)
- MMPDS-17 – Titanium Alloys chapter — Battelle/FAA (2022)
- EOS Titanium Ti64 / SLM Solutions Ti-Alloy Ti6Al4V material data sheets — EOS GmbH / Nikon SLM Solutions (2023)
- AP&C and Carpenter Additive Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 powder datasheets — Colibrium Additive / Carpenter Technology (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.