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Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN (Annealed)

Heat-treated state

UNS R56400 · ASTM F2924 · GB GB/T 38712

Use when the part must be qualified against wrought annealed Grade 5 (ASTM B348) property allowables.

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Values for the ANN condition

Other Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder tempers and conditions

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder is listed in 8 conditions; see the grade overview at Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
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.860940931 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.8909851632 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.9101,0101134 HRC1 % 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.9301,0201433 HRC1 % IACS
ANNThis page
Annealed
Use when the part must be qualified against wrought annealed Grade 5 (ASTM B348) property allowables.9401,0301433 HRC1 % 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 5.1,0201,1201235 HRC—
Solution treated and aged
Pick for maximum strength and hardness in thin sections where ductility and toughness can be traded away.1,0901,1801038 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.1,1501,290839 HRC—

What is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN?

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder heat treated to ANN — use when the part must be qualified against wrought annealed Grade 5 (ASTM B348) property allowables. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN has a yield strength of 940 MPa (136 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) — stronger than 88% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 14% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi). Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN 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). SR-LPBF is the default condition FabDigit quotes; ANN is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • High strength — 940 MPa (136 ksi), better than 88% of titanium grades
  • High service temperature — 400°C (752 °F), better than 78% of titanium grades

Limitations

  • High embodied carbon — 50 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 98% of titanium grades
  • Low electrical conductivity — 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades
  • Difficult to weld — 65/100, worse than 77% of titanium grades

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN properties

Typical room-temperature values for Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.

Physical3

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN 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).

Density4.43 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,604°C2,919 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,660°C3,020 °F

Mechanical16

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN has a yield strength of 940 MPa (136 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) — stronger than 88% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 14% and the elastic modulus is 113 GPa (16.4 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus113 GPa16.4 Msi
Shear Modulus44 GPa6.4 Msi
Bulk Modulus110 GPa16 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)1,030 MPa149 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)940 MPa136 ksi
Elongation at Break14%
Reduction in Area36%
Compressive Strength1,010 MPa146 ksi
Shear Strength660 MPa95.7 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)480 MPa69.6 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)62 MPa·√m56.4 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)20 J14.8 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell320 HB
Hardness, Rockwell C33 HRC
Hardness, Vickers335 HV

Thermal6

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 7 W/m·K (4.04 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 76% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.7 µm/m·K (4.83 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity7 W/m·K4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity526 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)8.7 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion365 J/g157 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)400°C752 °F
Min Service Temperature-196°C-321 °F

Electrical3

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN conducts electricity at 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades.

Electrical Conductivity1 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1.7×10⁻⁶ Ω·m66.9 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is excellent (90/100), worse than 63% of titanium grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceExcellent90/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryPassive TiO₂ film gives excellent resistance to seawater, chlorides, body fluids, oxidizing acids and most organics; attacked by HF, hot concentrated HCl/H₂SO₄, and risks hydrogen pickup above ~80 °C in reducing acids.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN takes about 780 MJ of energy and emits 50 kg of CO₂ — more than 98% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 15%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)780 MJ/kg335,340 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)50 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water900 L/kg108 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content15%

Manufacturability8

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN's machinability is poor (22/100, worse than 55% of titanium grades); weldability good (65/100); formability poor (30/100).

MachinabilityPoor22/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)25%
WeldabilityGood65/100
Formability (cold)Poor30/100
CastabilityFair40/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair35/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responsegood — Type II colour anodizing and Type III hard anodize (per AMS 2488) both work well; as-built AM surfaces need blasting/chem-milling first for uniform colour

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

Working with Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN

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.

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.

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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Alα stabilizer5.5 – 6.756.2
Vβ stabilizer3.5 – 4.54
Fe≤ 0.30.18
O≤0.13 % often specified for AM powder to preserve ductility over reuse cycles≤ 0.20.13
C≤ 0.080.02
N≤ 0.050.02
H0.0125 % max in some powder specs≤ 0.020
Y≤ 0.01—
Others (each)≤ 0.1—
Others (total)≤ 0.4—
Tibalance—

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN — frequently asked

What is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN used for?

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN 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-ANN?

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN has a typical yield strength of 940 MPa (136 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,030 MPa (149 ksi) — stronger than 88% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.

Is Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (22/100, worse than 55% 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-ANN be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated good (65/100). 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-ANN?

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-ANN 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-ANN?

Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) AM Powder-ANN is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °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.

Sources

  1. ASTM F2924 – Additive Manufacturing Ti-6Al-4V with Powder Bed Fusion — ASTM International (2021)
  2. ASTM F3001 / F3049 – Ti-6Al-4V ELI PBF and Powder Characterization — ASTM International (2021)
  3. AMS 4998 – Titanium Alloy Powder 6Al-4V — SAE International (2020)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol. 2 – Properties of Nonferrous Alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) — ASM International (1990)
  5. MMPDS-17 – Titanium Alloys chapter — Battelle/FAA (2022)
  6. EOS Titanium Ti64 / SLM Solutions Ti-Alloy Ti6Al4V material data sheets — EOS GmbH / Nikon SLM Solutions (2023)
  7. 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.