ASTM B338 Titanium Grade23, Ti-6Al-4V-ELI Seamless Pipe for Surgical staples
Oct 23, 2025 ASTM-B338-Titanium.pdf
GNEE can provide the form
Products Description
Titanium Grade 23 (UNS R56401) is an alpha-beta alloy based on Grade 5. It is a higher-purity version of Grade 5 with reduced interstitial elements (O, N, C) and improved stress corrosion cracking resistance. Its high strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance, and toughness make it particularly suitable for thick-walled, highly stressed components, such as those found in dental and medical applications.
Available Forms and Specifications
| Sheet / Plate / Strip | ASTM B265 GR23
DIN 17860 |
| Seamless Pipe / Tube | ASTM B337 (withdrawn)
ASTM B338 GR23 SAE AMS 4942 SAE AMS 4943 ASTM B861 GR23 |
| Welded Pipe / Tube | ASTM B862 GR2 Welded Tube |
| Round / Flat bar | ASTM B348 Gr23 bar
DIN 17862 |
| Wire | ASTM B863 GR23 wire
ASTM B136 GR23 ASTM F67 DIN 17863 |
| Forgings | ASTM B381 Gr5 forgings
DIN 17864 |
Chemical composition
| Ti | C Max | Fe Max | H Max | N Max | O Max | V | Al |
| BALANCE | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.0125 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 3.5-4.5 | 5.5-6.5 |
Mechanical Properties
| Density | 4.43 g/cc |
| Melting range | Max 1650 °C |
| Tensile strength, min | 860 MPa |
| Yield strength, 0.2% offset, min, Mpa | 790 MPa |
| Elongation at Break, % | 10 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 30-35 |
Applications
Titanium Grade23 is ideally used for implantable components in the biomedical and medical field due to its high resistance and low modulus. It can also be used in detailed surgical procedures such as Orthopedic pins and screws, Ligature Clips, Springs, Surgical staples, Orthopedic cables, Orthodontic appliance, In joint replacements, Bone fixation devices, Cryogenic vessels.
Products provided by GNEE
| Product Form | Standard Grades | Standard Specifications (ASTM/ASME) | Common Dimensions | Common States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium Pipe & Tube | ||||
| Seamless Pipe | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 7, Gr. 9, Gr. 12, Gr. 16, Gr. 17 | ASTM B861, ASME SB861 | OD: 6 mm - 114 mm (1/4" - 4") Wall Thickness: 0.5 mm - 8.0 mm Length: up to 15 m |
Annealed |
| Welded Tube | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 9, Gr. 12 | ASTM B862, ASME SB862 | OD: 3 mm - 100 mm Wall Thickness: 0.3 mm - 3.0 mm Length: up to 15 m |
Annealed, Welded & Cold-Drawn |
| Titanium Bar & Rod | ||||
| Bar (Round, Hex, Square) | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4, Gr. 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Gr. 7, Gr. 9, Gr. 12, Gr. 16, Gr. 17, Gr. 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) | ASTM B348, ASME SB348 | Diameter / Width: 5 mm - 300 mm Length: 3 m, 4 m, or cut to length |
Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Annealed, Forged |
| Wire & Rod | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 4, Gr. 5 | ASTM B348, ASTM F67, ASTM F136 | Diameter: 0.5 mm - 10 mm (Wire) Diameter: 10 mm - 25 mm (Rod) Coil Weight: Custom |
Annealed, Cold Worked |
| Titanium Plate & Sheet | ||||
| Plate | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4, Gr. 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Gr. 7, Gr. 9, Gr. 12, Gr. 16, Gr. 17, Gr. 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) | ASTM B265, ASME SB265 | Thickness: 4.76 mm (3/16") - 100 mm Width: 600 mm - 2000 mm Length: up to 6000 mm |
Hot Rolled, Annealed, Mill Annealed |
| Sheet | Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4, Gr. 5, Gr. 7, Gr. 9, Gr. 12 | ASTM B265, ASME SB265 | Thickness: 0.1 mm - 4.75 mm Width: 600 mm - 1500 mm Length: up to 3000 mm |
Cold Rolled, Annealed |
| Titanium Foil | ||||
| Foil / Strip | Gr. 1, Gr. 2 | ASTM B265 | Thickness: 0.025 mm - 0.1 mm Width: 50 mm - 500 mm Coil / Cut Length |
Cold Rolled, Annealed |
