Types of Titanium
, the most common
titanium alloy, is composed of 90% titanium, six percent aluminum and four
percent vanadium.
,
including aluminum beryllium, nickel-based superalloys and titanium, have
basic metal properties that are enhanced by key elemental alloying
additions.
Bought titanium can
be found in various stages of fabrication such as mill products or completed
parts. Distributors, retailers, manufacturers and metal finishing industries
buy titanium.
is
a mixture of titanium sponge and titanium scrap with iron. After being
mixed, the titanium and iron are melted together, forming a single alloyed
metal.
are
materials that have unique strength and/or corrosion properties at
temperatures exceeding 1,000ºF (537°C), as well as high creep resistance and
resistance to softening and metal loss from oxidation, sulfidation or
carburization. High temperature alloys contain a large amount of nickel
(from 25 to 60%) and critical amounts of molybdenum, columbium, chromium and
titanium.
have
superior strength and corrosion resistance under high temperatures.
Superalloys are used in applications such as jet engine components, valves
and gas turbines.
Titanium alloys are
composite materials that combines several metal components, with titanium
being the predominant element, to create a hybrid metal.
Titanium bars are
sections of titanium that have been machined down to a solid bar. The
titanium bars are frequently shipped out and used by companies that
manufacture titanium products.
are
milled products that have been hot-worked by either the forging, extruding
or roll processes, forming the material into round or round-corner squared
products. Titanium billets, which have diameters starting at four inches,
are mostly used as starting stock for subsequent forging or extrusion
processes.
like
other bolts,
consist of a threaded pin or rod and a head at the opposite end. Titanium
bolts are preferred over other materials for their superior strength and
corrosion resistance.
are
formed by pouring molten material into a mold in which it solidifies into
the shape of the mold. The reactive properties of titanium makes the forming
of titanium castings complex, though these products have been successfully
used in a wide variety of applications.
Titanium foil is a
very thin flat mill product of varying size and thickness that is produced
during titanium extraction, formed and sold to titanium parts and product
manufacturers for secondary fabrication.
- Titanium
grades are used to
distinguish the between the different types of titanium and titanium alloys
based on their different qualities and purities to ensure proper material
selection.
are
large (sometimes more than 10 tons) masses, consisting of primarily titanium
but including other alloying elements. Titanium ingots are large and mostly
barrel shaped and are used primarily for heat exchangers and piping in such
industries as petrochemical plants, nuclear power plants and seawater
desalination plants.
provide
various titanium products to many industries.
Titanium metal is an
extremely strong, low density and highly corrosion resistant substance used
in a wide variety of industrial applications for which these traits and
others, such as heat resistance, are desirable.
Titanium pipes are
long hollow tube-like pieces of hardware used for the transport of fluid and
gaseous materials in a wide range of industrial, commercial and domestic
applications.
Titanium plates are
widely used in the medical industry to correct skull defects or repair
fracturing of the skull.
Titanium rods have a
superior strength-to-mass ratio. Titanium rods, if well-designed, are about
20% lighter than comparable steel rods.
Titanium sheet is a
thin, flat piece of titanium.
is
pure titanium, which has a porous cellular form.
Titanium tubing offers
superior strength, rigidity and lightness. Titanium tubing, largely formed
from an alloy consisting of 3% aluminum and 2.5% of vanadium (3-2.5), is
costly, due to the refinery, tooling and processing costs of the material.
Titanium wire is a
fine wire or braided cable that is becoming more popular in the biomedical
and industrial fields for its small diameter and admirable strength. Common
diameters range from 0.0015" with fine wire to over 0.2" with weld wire.
Titanium Grades
Grade | Elemental Composition |
Grade 1 | Unalloyed titanium, low oxygen |
Grade 2 | Unalloyed titanium, standard oxygen |
Grade 2H | Unalloyed titanium (Grade 2 with 58 ksi minimum UTS) |
Grade 3 | Unalloyed titanium, medium oxygen |
Grade 5 | Titanium alloy (6 % aluminum, 4 % vanadium) |
Grade 7 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.12 to 0.25 % palladium, standard oxygen |
Grade 7H | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.12 to 0.25 % palladium (Grade 7 with 58 ksi minimum UTS) |
Grade 9 | Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 2.5 % vanadium) |
Grade 11 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.12 to 0.25 % palladium, low oxygen |
Grade 12 | Titanium alloy (0.3 % molybdenum, 0.8 % nickel) |
Grade 13 | Titanium alloy (0.5 % nickel, 0.05 % ruthenium) low oxygen |
Grade 14 | Titanium alloy (0.5 % nickel, 0.05 % ruthenium) standard oxygen |
Grade 15 | Titanium alloy (0.5 % nickel, 0.05 % ruthenium) medium oxygen |
Grade 16 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium, standard oxygen |
Grade 16H | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium (Grade 16 with 58 ksi minimum UTS) |
Grade 17 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium, low oxygen |
Grade 18 | Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 2.5 % vanadium plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium) |
Grade 19 | Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 8 % vanadium, 6 % chromium, 4 % zirconium, 4 % molybdenum) |
Grade 20 | Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 8 % vanadium, 6 % chromium, 4 % zirconium, 4 % molybdenum) plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium |
Grade 21 | Titanium alloy (15 % molybdenum, 3 % aluminum, 2.7 % niobium, 0.25 % silicon) |
Grade 23 | Titanium alloy (6 % aluminum, 4 % vanadium, extra low interstitial, ELI) |
Grade 24 | Titanium alloy (6 % aluminum, 4 % vanadium) plus 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium |
Grade 25 | Titanium alloy (6 % aluminum, 4 % vanadium) plus 0.3 to 0.8 % nickel and 0.04 to 0.08 % palladium |
Grade 26 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.08 to 0.14 % ruthenium |
Grade 26H | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.08 to 0.14 % ruthenium (Grade 26 with 58 ksi minimum UTS) |
Grade 27 | Unalloyed titanium plus 0.08 to 0.14 % ruthenium |
Grade 28 | Titanium alloy (3 % aluminum, 2.5 % vanadium plus 0.08 to 0.14 % ruthenium) |
Grade 29 | Titanium alloy (6 % aluminum, 4 % vanadium, extra low interstitial, ELI plus 0.08 to 0.14 % ruthenium) |
Grade 33 | Titanium alloy (0.4 % nickel, 0.015 % palladium, 0.025 % ruthenium, 0.15 % chromium) |
Grade 34 | Titanium alloy (0.4 % nickel, 0.015 % palladium, 0.025 % ruthenium, 0.15 % chromium) |
Grade 35 | Titanium alloy (4.5 % aluminum, 2 % molybdenum, 1.6 % vanadium, 0.5 % iron, 0.3 % silicon) |
Grade 36 | Titanium alloy (45 % niobium) |
Grade 37 | Titanium alloy (1.5 % aluminum) |
Grade 38 | Titanium alloy (4 % aluminum, 2.5 % vanadium, 1.5 % iron) |
*These figures are guidelines
based on industry research; they should not be presumed accurate under all
circumstances and are not a substitute for certified measurements. The
information is not to be interpreted as absolute material properties nor does it
constitute a representation or warranty for which we assume legal liability.
User shall determine suitability of the material for the intended use and
assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.