Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI (ELI (Grade 23) powder)
Grade
UNS R56400 · ASTM F1580
Use for implants and cryogenic/fracture-critical parts: lower oxygen and iron give better ductility and toughness at slightly lower strength.
Values for the ELI condition
Other Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM tempers and conditions
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM.
Compare all 5 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELIThis page ELI (Grade 23) powder | Use for implants and cryogenic/fracture-critical parts: lower oxygen and iron give better ductility and toughness at slightly lower strength. | 770 | 860 | 16 | 31 HRC | 1 % IACS |
MIM-SINTDefault vacuum sintered 1250–1350 °C, 96–98 % density | Default delivered condition for MIM Ti parts: meets ASTM F2885 / MPIF 35 minimums with residual 2–4 % closed porosity. | 790 | 880 | 12 | 32 HRC | 6 W/m·K |
MIM Sintered + Annealed | Stress-relief/mill-anneal after sintering for dimensional stability and slightly improved ductility without HIP cost. | 810 | 900 | 14 | 32 HRC | 1 % IACS |
MIM Sintered + HIP | Choose for fatigue-critical or implant parts: closes residual porosity to ≥99.5 % density and roughly doubles fatigue strength. | 870 | 960 | 16 | 34 HRC | 7 W/m·K |
MIM Sintered/HIP + Solution Treated and Aged | Highest strength condition for small wear/structural MIM parts; ductility and toughness drop noticeably. | 1,020 | 1,120 | 8 | 38 HRC | — |
What is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM in the ELI grade — use for implants and cryogenic/fracture-critical parts: lower oxygen and iron give better ductility and toughness at slightly lower strength. Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI has a yield strength of 770 MPa (112 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 54% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi). Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI has a density of 4.32 g/cm³ (0.156 lb/in³), lighter than 100% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F). MIM-SINT is the default condition FabDigit quotes; ELI is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Tough — resists crack growth — 85 MPa·√m (77.4 ksi·√in), better than 91% of titanium grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 62 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 100% 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
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI has a density of 4.32 g/cm³ (0.156 lb/in³), lighter than 100% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,604°C (2,919 °F).
Mechanical16
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI has a yield strength of 770 MPa (112 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 54% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI 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
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI conducts electricity at 1 % IACS, worse than 89% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (92/100), better than 53% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI takes about 950 MJ of energy and emits 62 kg of CO₂ — more than 100% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI's machinability is poor (22/100, worse than 55% of titanium grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI
Is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM easy to machine?
Sintered Ti-6Al-4V machines like wrought Ti — low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide; MIM is normally used precisely to avoid machining beyond thread/bore finishing.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be welded?
GTAW/laser/resistance welding is feasible with full argon shielding and trailing gas; HIPed parts weld far better than porous as-sintered ones, which can outgas.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 150–190 °C into oversized tooling (18–22 % linear sintering shrinkage), solvent/catalytic + thermal debind, then vacuum sinter 1250–1350 °C in a getter-protected retort.
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM?
Blast, tumble or electropolish; anodise (Type II colour / F86) for medical parts; avoid chlorinated or fluoride media, and hydrogen pick-up during acid pickling.
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 5.5 – 6.75 | 6 |
| V | 3.5 – 4.5 | 4 |
| Fe≤0.25 % typical for MIM, ≤0.25 % for ELI | ≤ 0.3 | 0.18 |
| Opowder as-supplied ≤0.15 %; sintered part limit 0.20 % (0.13 % ELI) | ≤ 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Cbinder residue must be kept low | ≤ 0.08 | 0.03 |
| N | ≤ 0.05 | 0.02 |
| H | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Ypowder-route limit | ≤ 0.01 | — |
| Other, eachtotal ≤0.40 % | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Ti | balance | — |
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI — frequently asked
What is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI used for?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI is typically used for small orthopedic implants, consumer electronics housings, medical instrument components and aerospace small parts. In short: highest-strength MIM titanium; net-shape complex titanium parts; corrosion resistance score 88.
What is the yield strength of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI has a typical yield strength of 770 MPa (112 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 54% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (22/100, worse than 55% of titanium grades). Sintered Ti-6Al-4V machines like wrought Ti — low speed, high feed, rigid setup, flood coolant, sharp carbide; MIM is normally used precisely to avoid machining beyond thread/bore finishing.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). GTAW/laser/resistance welding is feasible with full argon shielding and trailing gas; HIPed parts weld far better than porous as-sintered ones, which can outgas.
What surface finishes work on Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI?
Blast, tumble or electropolish; anodise (Type II colour / F86) for medical parts; avoid chlorinated or fluoride media, and hydrogen pick-up during acid pickling.
Can Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI be formed, bent or molded?
Injection mould at 150–190 °C into oversized tooling (18–22 % linear sintering shrinkage), solvent/catalytic + thermal debind, then vacuum sinter 1250–1350 °C in a getter-protected retort.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI?
Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM-ELI 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 Powder for MIM MIM-SINT and Ti-6Al-4V Powder for MIM MIM-STA?
MIM-SINT is the default condition — default delivered condition for MIM Ti parts: meets ASTM F2885 / MPIF 35 minimums with residual 2–4 % closed porosity. MIM-STA: highest strength condition for small wear/structural MIM parts; ductility and toughness drop noticeably. Yield strength is 790 MPa in MIM-SINT versus 1,020 MPa in MIM-STA.
Sources
- ASTM F2885 — Metal Injection Molded Ti-6Al-4V Components for Surgical Implant Applications — ASTM International (2017)
- MPIF Standard 35 — Materials Standards for Metal Injection Molded Parts — Metal Powder Industries Federation (2018)
- ASTM B348 / ASTM F136 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets; Ti-6Al-4V ELI — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 7 — Powder Metallurgy — ASM International (2015)
- Spherical Ti-6Al-4V powder datasheets (AP&C, Tekna, , ) — Various producers (2024)
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.