Titanium is one of the strongest metals in the periodic table. It has excellent resistance to salt, water, and heat. Because of its lightweight, it has become the material of choice for many industries. In addition, titanium has a low density and is thus easier to work with. There are several types of titanium alloys, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is the most widely used titanium alloy grade, and other grades have found their application in the industrial fields, the difference between these types of titanium alloys lies in their strength. This article discusses the advantages of titanium and its properties. You may also want to read about some of its disadvantages and uses. Listed below are a few of the biggest benefits of titanium. To find out how it is used in construction and industry, keep reading!
High Strength
High strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance are some of the properties that make titanium alloys attractive. The density of titanium alloys is usually about 4.51g/cm3, only 60% of that of steel. The strength ratio (strength/density) of titanium alloy allows the production of parts with high unit strength and lightweight. For example, the most commonly used Gr5 alloy has a specific strength of > 200MPa (g/cm3), which is higher than other industrial pure metals and is a good material for the manufacture of load-bearing structural parts. Titanium alloy car parts can not only reduce the mass of the car but also reduce the motion inertia. Titanium alloy is used for engine parts, skeleton, skin, fasteners and landing gear.
Good Heat Resistance
Due to its high thermal strength, titanium alloy pipes can work in environments as hot as 450℃ ~ 650℃ for a long time, Gr5 alloy tensile strength can reach 620MPa at 400℃, is used to manufacture part of the aerospace high-temperature structural parts. Compared with aluminum alloy, which is also a “space metal”, titanium alloy can still maintain the required strength at moderate temperature, while aluminum alloy decreases significantly at 150℃.
Good Corrosion Resistance
One of the biggest advantages of titanium is that it is non-corrosive. The metal is not affected by high temperatures, and this makes it ideal for oil-field equipment. Titanium alloys are particularly resistant to pitting, acid, and stress corrosion, and it has excellent resistance to alkali, chloride, chlorinated organics, nitric acid and sulfuric acid. The corrosion resistance of titanium and titanium alloy is better than aluminum and magnesium, and even better than stainless steel in some environments. It is a good material for the corrosion of high-temperature exhaust gas containing hydrogen sulfide, is an ideal material for the manufacture of petrochemical pipelines, vehicle exhaust tubing and so on.
Good Biocompatibility
Titanium and its alloys are the most widely used for biomedical implants, they are expected to have excellent biomechanical properties which are comparable to the human body and animal autogenous tissues without side effects. This property is because Titanium has a low electrical conductivity, high strength& low weight and resistance to corrosion from the body.
But we know that titanium also has some “disadvantages” compared to other metals. First, titanium is difficult to extract because it combines with oxygen, carbon, nitrogen and many other elements at high temperatures, making it a “rare metal”. Due to the reactivity of titanium, it must be treated differently during all stages of production. It is susceptible to impurities and is expensive, which means it will cost you more. But if you want a durable product, then you must be prepared to spend more. This is one of the most attractive features of titanium. In addition, titanium alloy has poor weldability and machining performance is easy to absorb hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon and other impurities in the cutting condition, those disadvantages make them mostly used in aircraft structure, aircraft, and petroleum and chemical industry and other industries. A new generation of fighter aircraft known as the F-22 Raptor is a perfect example. It will contain 42% titanium in its structural structure, with almost two-thirds of the aft fuselage being titanium.
Titanium is well known for its properties of lightness, strength, and high-corrosion-resistance, but it is not so well known that there are other propertiess and what they are really capable of. Titanium is a 'new' metal that was discovered in 1790 and started to be produced industrially in 1948 after a long period of matuaration since its discovery. Because of its bountiful reserves and excellent bio-friendliness, titanium is a material friendly to the environment and humans. Through research and development this material has revealed neally infinite possibilities one after another.
As the 9th most abundant metal in the earth’s crust, Titanium incorporates some of the most desirable metallic properties which makes it so suitable for many different applications, including high-performance applications.
Titanium Suppliers, like us at Ti-Tek, provide a complete range of supplies, including:
Titanium Sheet
Titanium Plate
Titanium Wire
Titanium Bar
Titanium Rod
Titanium Exhaust
With so many products available for you to choose from, you’re bound to find yourself spoilt for choice but this needn’t complicate things! Our team of experts are always on hand to help you to find the most suitable Titanium Rod or Titanium Bar for your intended application; why not find out how you could benefit from the stock provided by Titanium Suppliers?
Properties of Titanium
As Titanium Suppliers, we supply products with unique properties. Some of the properties of the Titanium Rods are similar to those of stainless steel and aluminium, take stainless steels stiffness to weight ratio for instance. The Titanium Rods that we supply are lighter than stainless steel but heavier than aluminium, providing you with a durable metal that combines only the most appropriate properties.
Here’s how you could benefit:
Versatility
Here at Ti-Tek, we supply Titanium in all shapes and sizes and can manufacture it to meet your specific requirements, so whether you’re looking for a Titanium Tube or a Titanium Exhaust, you’re in capable hands!
The Titanium that we provide is versatile; it can be used to enhance the performance of vehicles or to improve the efficiency of systems, as well as jewellery-making and the manufacture of surgical instruments.
Low Density
The density of any Titanium Bar is lower than that of a steel bar. Although Titanium Bars are renowned for their low density, there is no sacrifice made to the strength that they provide. As well as this, the Titanium Bars are designed to be rigid and are easy to work with, making it more convenient for you.
Resistance
We supply the Titanium Sheet in several shapes and sizes to accommodate some of the most diverse demands. To ensure that you find a Titanium Sheet that lasts, we manufacture all of our products to a high quality, making sure that they have the ability to resist heat, cracking and corrosion.
If you’re looking for a Titanium Sheet that is suitable for corrosive environments, our Titanium Sheets are designed to provide optimal strength and efficiency. As well as this, they have the ability to withstand chemical attack which ultimately enables you to maintain the quality of your products for longer.
Heat Transfer
Selecting a Titanium Tube is easy at Ti-Tek. Our tubes combine thermal conductivity with resistance to guarantee a high level of efficiency when working at high temperatures.
The Titanium Tube is suitable for an array of applications and industries, such as power generation, nuclear, marines and sport… could you benefit?
Quality
Titanium is a white coloured metal that’s lustrous. Who would have thought that something as simple as a Titanium Plate could lead to so many creative possibilities? A Titanium Plate from Ti-Tek is ideal if you’re looking to enhance the visual quality of products and adopts a “less is more” feel.
Any Titanium Bolts are designed to be reliable and this is down to the fact that the metal has a high strength to weight ratio.
Whether it be Titanium Bolts or Titanium Wire, we can provide you with the essentials needed to create beautiful pieces of jewellery that are impeccable and stylish, but did you know that wearing Titanium jewellery can have benefits on health?
Health
The Titanium Plate can be used for jewellery making, whether it be to make a bracelet or a ring. Choosing jewellery that is manufactured from Titanium is said to have profound benefits on human health, maintaining an electrical balance within the human body. The ionising effect can balance the electrical current that runs through the body, which no other metal can do.
Wearing Titanium jewellery can reduce muscle stiffness and pain by providing less of an impact on the nervous and muscular system, without compromising the luxurious design of jewellery.
Affordability
Titanium Suppliers can provide you with exactly what you need when you need it most. To ensure that you find Titanium that matches your needs effortlessly, we make sure that all of our stock is priced suitably, ensuring that you receive the best value for your money.
The fact that the Titanium Bolts and Titanium Wire is designed inertly allows you to find a metal that survives all weathers and impacts and guarantees low lifetime costs.