Titanium Ti Grade 15-HW (Hot worked / as-hot-rolled)
Heat-treated state
UNS R53415
Economical heavy-section plate, forgings (ASTM B381) and billet where mill-annealed properties are essentially met as-worked.
Values for the HW condition
Other Ti Grade 15 tempers and conditions
Ti Grade 15 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at Ti Grade 15.
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault mill annealed sheet, plate, bar and tube (ASTM B265/B338/B348) | Standard stocked condition for pressure-vessel plate, heat-exchanger tube and machined parts in hot chloride service. | 450 | 550 | 20 | 200 HB | — |
HWThis page Hot worked / as-hot-rolled | Economical heavy-section plate, forgings (ASTM B381) and billet where mill-annealed properties are essentially met as-worked. | 470 | 560 | 18 | 210 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
Cold worked and stress relieved | Choose for higher strength and tighter tolerance in cold-drawn bar, tubing and fasteners where ductility can be traded away. | 560 | 640 | 14 | 22 HRC | — |
What is Ti Grade 15-HW?
Ti Grade 15-HW is Ti Grade 15 heat treated to HW — economical heavy-section plate, forgings (ASTM B381) and billet where mill-annealed properties are essentially met as-worked. Ti Grade 15-HW has a yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) — weaker than 62% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi). Ti Grade 15-HW has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,650°C (3,002 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; HW is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades
Ti Grade 15-HW properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti Grade 15-HW; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ti Grade 15 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti Grade 15-HW has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,650°C (3,002 °F).
Mechanical16
Ti Grade 15-HW has a yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) — weaker than 62% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti Grade 15-HW is rated for continuous service to 315°C (599 °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 8.8 µm/m·K (4.89 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ti Grade 15-HW conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (95/100), better than 83% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti Grade 15-HW takes about 620 MJ of energy and emits 38 kg of CO₂ — less than 97% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability8
Ti Grade 15-HW's machinability is poor (33/100, better than 74% of titanium grades); weldability very good (83/100); formability fair (45/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Ti Grade 15-HW
Is Ti Grade 15 easy to machine?
Machine slow-speed/high-feed with rigid setups, sharp uncoated-carbide or coated tooling and flood chlorine-free coolant; avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening and fire risk from fine chips.
Can Ti Grade 15 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with matching Gr.15 or Gr.2/Ru filler, provided the puddle and hot trailing zone are fully argon-shielded (back purge mandatory); keep straw/blue tint out of the joint.
Can Ti Grade 15 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold bend to ≥3–4 t radius with generous springback allowance; warm forming at 200–350 °C greatly improves formability of this high-oxygen grade.
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 15?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; colour anodizing per AMS 2488 for ID, and use anti-galling coatings or dissimilar mating materials on threads.
Ti Grade 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nicrevice-corrosion alloying with Ru | 0.4 – 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Rucathodic modifier, raises repassivation | 0.04 – 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Omain strengthener; highest of Gr.13/14/15 | ≤ 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.3 | 0.15 |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| N | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| H0.0125% max for bar/billet per B348 | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Residuals (each)total residuals 0.40 max | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Ti | balance | — |
Ti Grade 15-HW — frequently asked
What is Ti Grade 15-HW used for?
Ti Grade 15-HW is typically used for structural chemical process components, pressure equipment and marine hardware. In short: strongest Ti-Ni-Ru grade; crevice corrosion plus strength; weldable, poorly formable.
What is the yield strength of Ti Grade 15-HW?
Ti Grade 15-HW has a typical yield strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) and a tensile strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) — weaker than 62% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Ti Grade 15-HW easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (33/100, better than 74% of titanium grades). Machine slow-speed/high-feed with rigid setups, sharp uncoated-carbide or coated tooling and flood chlorine-free coolant; avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening and fire risk from fine chips.
Can Ti Grade 15-HW be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (83/100). Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with matching Gr.15 or Gr.2/Ru filler, provided the puddle and hot trailing zone are fully argon-shielded (back purge mandatory); keep straw/blue tint out of the joint.
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 15-HW?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; colour anodizing per AMS 2488 for ID, and use anti-galling coatings or dissimilar mating materials on threads.
Can Ti Grade 15-HW be formed, bent or molded?
Cold bend to ≥3–4 t radius with generous springback allowance; warm forming at 200–350 °C greatly improves formability of this high-oxygen grade.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti Grade 15-HW?
Ti Grade 15-HW is rated for continuous use to about 315°C (599 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Ti Grade 15 Annealed and Ti Grade 15 CW-SR?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for pressure-vessel plate, heat-exchanger tube and machined parts in hot chloride service. CW-SR: choose for higher strength and tighter tolerance in cold-drawn bar, tubing and fasteners where ductility can be traded away. Yield strength is 450 MPa in Annealed versus 560 MPa in CW-SR.
Sources
- ASTM B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate — ASTM International (2020)
- ASTM B338 — Seamless and Welded Titanium Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers — ASTM International (2021)
- ASTM B348 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Corrosion of Titanium and Titanium Alloys (ASM Handbook Vol.13B) — ASM International (2005)
- Ruthenium-enhanced corrosion-resistant titanium grades — TIMET / RTI (RMI Titanium) (2015)
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.