Titanium Grade Selection Guide for Engineers
Step-by-step guide for selecting the optimal titanium grade.
1. Strength Requirements
Under 345 MPa: Grade 1/2. 345-620: Grade 9/3/4. Over 620: Grade 5/23. Over 1000: Ti-10-2-3.
2. Corrosion
Chlorides/acids: Grade 7/12/2. Medical: Grade 23. Marine: Grade 2/5.
3. Forming
High: Grade 1/2. Moderate: Grade 9. Limited: Grade 5/23.
4. Temperature
Up to 315掳C: CP grades. Up to 400掳C: Grade 5/23. Up to 540掳C: Ti-6242.
5. Budget
Low: CP grades. Medium: Grade 9/5. Premium: Grade 23/7/Ti-6242.