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Titanium Ti Grade 4 Annealed

Temper · default condition

UNS R50700 · EN 3.7095 · JIS Class 4 · GB TA4

Default stocked condition: best balance of strength, ductility and corrosion behaviour; meets ASTM B265/B348/F67 Grade 4 minimums.

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Values for the Annealed condition

Other Ti Grade 4 tempers and conditions

Ti Grade 4 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at Ti Grade 4.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Hot Rolled + Annealed
Plate over ~6 mm and forging stock; slightly coarser grain so strength sits nearer the specification minimum, ductility a little higher.5006002222 HRC3.1 % IACS
AnnealedDefaultThis page
mill annealed (sheet, plate, bar, tube)
Default stocked condition: best balance of strength, ductility and corrosion behaviour; meets ASTM B265/B348/F67 Grade 4 minimums.5206202024 HRC—
Cold Rolled + Annealed
Pick for thin gauge (<4 mm) sheet and strip where surface finish and thickness tolerance matter; properties essentially the annealed values with slightly finer grain.5406401825 HRC3.1 % IACS
Stress relieved
Use after heavy forming, straightening or machining to remove residual stress and reduce distortion/SCC risk without losing much strength.5456401825 HRC3.1 % IACS
Cold Worked + Stress Relieved
Cold work retained for strength but residual stress removed (typically 480–540 °C); standard for high-strength CP-Ti fasteners and medical bone screws.6807801330 HRC3 % IACS
Cold drawn
Highest strength condition for small-diameter bar, wire and fasteners; choose when strength and straightness beat ductility.7608601032 HRC—

What is Ti Grade 4 Annealed?

Ti Grade 4 Annealed is Ti Grade 4 in the Annealed temper — default stocked condition: best balance of strength, ductility and corrosion behaviour; meets ASTM B265/B348/F67 Grade 4 minimums. Ti Grade 4 Annealed has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 60% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi). Ti Grade 4 Annealed has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F).

Advantages

  • Conducts heat well — 17 W/m·K (9.82 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 84% of titanium grades
  • High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades

Ti Grade 4 Annealed properties

Typical room-temperature values for Ti Grade 4 Annealed; 15 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Ti Grade 4 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among titanium grades.

Physical3

Ti Grade 4 Annealed has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F).

Density4.51 g/cm³0.16 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,660°C3,020 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,670°C3,038 °F

Mechanical16

Ti Grade 4 Annealed has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 60% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus105 GPa15.2 Msi
Shear Modulus45 GPa6.5 Msi
Bulk Modulus110 GPa16 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.34
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)620 MPa89.9 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)520 MPa75.4 ksi
Elongation at Break20%
Reduction in Area40%
Compressive Strength550 MPa79.8 ksi
Shear Strength400 MPa58 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)320 MPa46.4 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)70 MPa·√m63.7 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)20 J14.8 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell250 HB
Hardness, Rockwell C24 HRC
Hardness, Vickers260 HV

Thermal6

Ti Grade 4 Annealed is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 17 W/m·K (9.82 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 84% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity17 W/m·K9.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity540 J/kg·K0.13 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)8.6 µm/m·K4.8 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion295 J/g127 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)300°C572 °F
Min Service Temperature-100°C-148 °F

Electrical3

Ti Grade 4 Annealed conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.

Electrical Conductivity3.1 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity5.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is excellent (92/100), better than 53% of titanium grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceExcellent92/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryPassive TiO₂ film gives outstanding resistance to seawater, chlorides, wet Cl₂, hypochlorite, nitric acid and most oxidizing media; attacked by HF, hot concentrated HCl/H₂SO₄/phosphoric acid, dry chlorine and methanol without water; risk of hydrogen pickup in reducing acids and under cathodic charging.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of Ti Grade 4 Annealed takes about 650 MJ of energy and emits 45 kg of CO₂ — less than 75% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)45 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water900 L/kg108 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content30%

Manufacturability8

Ti Grade 4 Annealed's machinability is poor (30/100, better than 64% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability fair (40/100).

MachinabilityPoor30/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)28%
WeldabilityExcellent85/100
Formability (cold)Fair40/100
CastabilityFair35/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair40/100
PolishabilityVery good75/100
Anodizing Responseexcellent — Type II colour anodizing (interference oxide, 10–100 V) and Type III hard/wear anodize both routine; used for medical implant colour coding

Common Calculations5

Specific Strength (UTS / density)calculated137 kN·m/kg
Specific Stiffness (E / density)calculated23.3 MN·m/kg
Modulus of Resiliencecalculated1,288 kJ/m³
Thermal Diffusivitycalculated7 mm²/s
Thermal Shock Resistance Indexcalculated12

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

Working with Ti Grade 4 Annealed

Is Ti Grade 4 easy to machine?

Low surface speed (~20–35 m/min carbide), heavy positive rake, sharp tools, large depth of cut and flood coolant; never dwell — titanium work-hardens, galls and chips can ignite as fine swarf.

Can Ti Grade 4 be welded?

Very good by GTAW/plasma/EB/laser with full argon shielding including trailing shield and back purge; keep surfaces oxide-free and weld metal bright silver, no filler or ERTi-4 filler.

Can Ti Grade 4 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold formability is the poorest of the CP grades — use generous bend radii (≈3–4t), slow rams and expect strong springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C greatly improves results.

What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 4?

Pickle in HNO₃/HF to remove alpha case and heat tint before service; takes Type II colour anodize, hard anodize, electropolish and bead blast well; avoid plating that could cause hydrogen pickup.

Ti Grade 4 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
Nmax per ASTM B265 Gr.4≤ 0.050.02
C≤ 0.080.02
H0.0125 % max for some product forms≤ 0.020.01
Fe≤ 0.50.3
Oprincipal strengthening interstitial≤ 0.40.34
Residuals (each)total residuals 0.4 % max≤ 0.1—
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Ti Grade 4 Annealed — frequently asked

What is Ti Grade 4 Annealed used for?

Ti Grade 4 Annealed is typically used for airframe fittings, surgical instruments, cryogenic and pressure components and fasteners. In short: strongest CP titanium grade; implant-qualified to F67; least formable CP grade.

What is the yield strength of Ti Grade 4 Annealed?

Ti Grade 4 Annealed has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 60% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.

Is Ti Grade 4 Annealed easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (30/100, better than 64% of titanium grades). Low surface speed (~20–35 m/min carbide), heavy positive rake, sharp tools, large depth of cut and flood coolant; never dwell — titanium work-hardens, galls and chips can ignite as fine swarf.

Can Ti Grade 4 Annealed be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Very good by GTAW/plasma/EB/laser with full argon shielding including trailing shield and back purge; keep surfaces oxide-free and weld metal bright silver, no filler or ERTi-4 filler.

What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 4 Annealed?

Pickle in HNO₃/HF to remove alpha case and heat tint before service; takes Type II colour anodize, hard anodize, electropolish and bead blast well; avoid plating that could cause hydrogen pickup.

Can Ti Grade 4 Annealed be formed, bent or molded?

Cold formability is the poorest of the CP grades — use generous bend radii (≈3–4t), slow rams and expect strong springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C greatly improves results.

What is the maximum service temperature of Ti Grade 4 Annealed?

Ti Grade 4 Annealed is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between Ti Grade 4 Annealed and Ti Grade 4-CD?

Annealed is the default condition — default stocked condition: best balance of strength, ductility and corrosion behaviour; meets ASTM B265/B348/F67 Grade 4 minimums. CD: highest strength condition for small-diameter bar, wire and fasteners; choose when strength and straightness beat ductility. Yield strength is 520 MPa in Annealed versus 760 MPa in CD.

Sources

  1. ASTM B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2020)
  2. ASTM B348 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets — ASTM International (2021)
  3. ASTM F67 — Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications — ASTM International (2017)
  4. ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
  5. ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
  6. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys — ASM International (1994)
  7. Commercially Pure Titanium Grade 4 datasheet — TIMET / Sandvik (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.