Titanium Ti Grade 33 CW-SR
Supply condition
UNS R53442 · ASTM Grade 33
CW-SR = cold worked and stress relieved
Choose for higher strength fasteners, drawn tubing and machined parts where forming is complete.
Values for the CW-SR condition
Other Ti Grade 33 tempers and conditions
Ti Grade 33 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at Ti Grade 33.
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault mill annealed sheet, plate, bar, tube (ASTM B265/B338/B348 Grade 33) | Standard stocked condition for corrosion service — maximum ductility and formability, weld-ready. | 320 | 420 | 25 | 160 HB | — |
As-welded deposit | Property basis for autogenously welded Grade 33 tube and fabricated vessel welds (ASTM B338 welded, B363 fittings). | 320 | 415 | 20 | 170 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
CW-SRThis page Cold worked and stress relieved | Choose for higher strength fasteners, drawn tubing and machined parts where forming is complete. | 480 | 560 | 16 | 200 HB | — |
What is Ti Grade 33 CW-SR?
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR is Ti Grade 33 supplied in the CW-SR condition — choose for higher strength fasteners, drawn tubing and machined parts where forming is complete. Ti Grade 33 CW-SR has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) — weaker than 62% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi). Ti Grade 33 CW-SR has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,655°C (3,011 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CW-SR is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 42/100, better than 98% of titanium grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 80 MPa·√m (72.8 ksi·√in), better than 81% of titanium grades
- Conducts heat well — 16.5 W/m·K (9.53 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 80% of titanium grades
- High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti Grade 33 CW-SR; 11 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ti Grade 33 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,655°C (3,011 °F).
Mechanical16
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) — weaker than 62% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR is rated for continuous service to 315°C (599 °F). It conducts heat at 16.5 W/m·K (9.53 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 80% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.8 µm/m·K (4.89 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (93/100), better than 72% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti Grade 33 CW-SR takes about 650 MJ of energy and emits 40 kg of CO₂ — less than 75% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability8
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR's machinability is fair (42/100, better than 98% of titanium grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability fair (50/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Ti Grade 33 CW-SR
Is Ti Grade 33 easy to machine?
Machine like CP Ti Gr.2: rigid setup, sharp uncoated-carbide or PVD tools, low surface speed (25–45 m/min) with heavy feed and flood coolant to avoid work hardening, galling and chip fires.
Can Ti Grade 33 be welded?
Very good GTAW/plasma/EB weldability autogenously or with matching/CP filler, but requires full inert (Ar/He) shielding of weld, HAZ and root plus a clean, oil- and moisture-free surface; keep interpass temperature low and check weld colour.
Can Ti Grade 33 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form in the annealed condition with generous bend radii (2–3 t) and allowance for springback; hot form or stress-relieve at 480–595 °C for severe shapes, and never contact lead or chlorinated lubricants.
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 33?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; colour anodizing, glass-bead blasting and passivation all work; use plasma/hard-coat or lubricious coatings for wear surfaces since titanium galls against itself.
Ti Grade 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| N | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| H | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Omax; the higher-oxygen sister alloy is Grade 34 | ≤ 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Ni | 0.35 – 0.55 | 0.45 |
| Ru | 0.02 – 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Pdfar lower Pd than Grade 7 | 0.01 – 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Cr | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Other, eachresiduals, each | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Other, totalresiduals, total | ≤ 0.4 | — |
| Ti | balance | — |
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR — frequently asked
What is Ti Grade 33 CW-SR used for?
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR is typically used for chemical process piping, desalination equipment, seawater and brine heat exchangers, welded tube and pipe spools, scrubber and absorber internals and tank linings and vessel cladding. In short: palladium-free Grade 7 substitute; low-cost corrosion titanium; weldable and formable.
What is the yield strength of Ti Grade 33 CW-SR?
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 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 33 CW-SR easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (42/100, better than 98% of titanium grades). Machine like CP Ti Gr.2: rigid setup, sharp uncoated-carbide or PVD tools, low surface speed (25–45 m/min) with heavy feed and flood coolant to avoid work hardening, galling and chip fires.
Can Ti Grade 33 CW-SR be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). Very good GTAW/plasma/EB weldability autogenously or with matching/CP filler, but requires full inert (Ar/He) shielding of weld, HAZ and root plus a clean, oil- and moisture-free surface; keep interpass temperature low and check weld colour.
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 33 CW-SR?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; colour anodizing, glass-bead blasting and passivation all work; use plasma/hard-coat or lubricious coatings for wear surfaces since titanium galls against itself.
Can Ti Grade 33 CW-SR be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form in the annealed condition with generous bend radii (2–3 t) and allowance for springback; hot form or stress-relieve at 480–595 °C for severe shapes, and never contact lead or chlorinated lubricants.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti Grade 33 CW-SR?
Ti Grade 33 CW-SR 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 33 Annealed and Ti Grade 33 CW-SR?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for corrosion service — maximum ductility and formability, weld-ready. CW-SR: choose for higher strength fasteners, drawn tubing and machined parts where forming is complete. Yield strength is 320 MPa in Annealed versus 480 MPa in CW-SR.
Sources
- ASTM B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet and Plate (Grade 33, UNS R53442) — ASTM International (2020)
- ASTM B348 / B381 / B338 / B363 — Ti bar, forgings, tube and fittings — ASTM International (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials (titanium and titanium alloys) — ASM International (2005)
- Corrosion-resistant titanium alloy datasheets (Ti-Ni-Ru-Pd-Cr lean-palladium grades) — titanium mill literature (2021)
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.