Titanium is a strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant metal that is widely used in industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and marine engineering. Known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and ability to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments, titanium is ideal for applications where high performance and durability are required. It is also biocompatible, making it a popular choice for medical implants and prosthetics. Titanium products are available in various grades, each offering specific properties to meet the demands of different applications, such as improved strength, formability, and resistance to corrosion.
| Grade | Composition | Key Properties | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Pure titanium (99.5% titanium) | Excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility | Chemical processing, desalination, marine engineering |
| Grade 2 | Pure titanium (99.2% titanium) | Good balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and formability | Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, marine |
| Grade 3 | Pure titanium (99.5% titanium) | Higher strength than Grade 2, good corrosion resistance | Aerospace, pressure vessels, heat exchangers |
| Grade 4 | Pure titanium (99.0% titanium) | Highest strength of the commercially pure grades | Aerospace, military, chemical processing |
| Grade 5 | Titanium alloy (90% titanium, 6% aluminum, 4% vanadium) | Excellent strength, good corrosion resistance, good weldability | Aerospace, medical implants, automotive, structural parts |
| Grade 9 | Titanium alloy (90% titanium, 3% aluminum, 2.5% vanadium) | Improved formability, moderate strength and corrosion resistance | Aerospace, sporting equipment, marine |
| Grade 23 | Titanium alloy (90% titanium, 6% aluminum, 4% vanadium, extra low interstitials) | High strength, biocompatible, low interstitials for medical use | Medical implants, aerospace, high-performance applications |
