grade 2 titanium price

Grade 2 is the most commonly used commercially pure titanium grade. It offers an excellent mix of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, making it the go-to pure titanium for industrial and medical applications. Grade 2 titanium is essentially unalloyed Ti (~99% Ti) with a small amount of oxygen (~0.2–0.4%) and iron (~0.1%) as impurities that give it moderate strength. It is sometimes called "Titanium 50A" (in ASTM specs) or just "CP-2" titanium.

Ti ≥ 99%, O ~0.25% (max 0.25 for Grade 2 spec), Fe ~0.3% max, C, N, H each <0.1%. No intentional alloying elements. Basically, it's pure titanium with controlled interstitials.

Vs Grade 1: Grade 2 is stronger (higher O content) but slightly less ductile. Grade 1 is used when you need extreme formability, whereas Grade 2 is used for a balance of strength and ductility

 

Vs Grade 5: Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) absolutely outclasses Grade 2 in strength (Grade 5 has ~3× the tensile strength of Grade 2). However, Grade 2 wins in formability, weldability, and corrosion resistance (especially in environments like chemical processing where pure titanium's absence of alloying elements avoids certain corrosion mechanisms). Grade 2 is also non-alloyed, so it's fully biocompatible and slightly easier to weld (no concerns about aluminum/vanadium segregations).

 

Vs Grade 4: Grade 4 is the strongest CP, about 20–30% stronger than Grade 2 due to even higher oxygen. But that also makes Grade 4 a bit more challenging to form. Grade 2 sits in the sweet spot as the "workhorse CP grade."

 

Vs Alloys in general: Grade 2 can be thought of as the benchmark for corrosion resistance – alloyed grades may have comparable corrosion in many environments, but if you're designing for harsh chemicals, CP titanium is often preferred.

Available Forms: Grade 2 is readily available in all mill product forms. You can get Grade 2 sheet and plate (widely used in industry), round bar and blocks for machining, tubing for pipes and heat exchangers, and even wire for things like mesh or springs. It is one of the most stocked grades at TMS due to its versatility.

Industrial Applications: Grade 2's top use is in chemical processing equipment. For example, it's used to fabricate tanks, pipework, and heat exchanger tubes in petrochemical refineries, where corrosive fluids would eat through stainless steel. It's also common in power plants (for condenser tubing in seawater cooling, Grade 2 is great due to resistance to saltwater). Desalination plants and marine environments also use a ton of Grade 2.

Medical Applications: Grade 2 (and Grade 1 or 4) are used for things like implantable devices (dental implants, bone plates) when alloyed titanium isn't necessary. Because it's CP, it has no alloying elements that could cause reactions – making it very biocompatible. It's also used for surgical instruments that need non-magnetic properties (e.g., tools used in MRI rooms).

Aerospace Applications: You'll find Grade 2 in aerospace primarily in non-critical components that need corrosion resistance. For example, some aircraft use CP titanium for firewall insulation plates (taking advantage of titanium's heat resistance and non-flammability). Also, Grade 2 or 3 might be used in airframe brackets and clips in older aircraft designs. Spacecraft and satellites use CP titanium for fuel tank liners and plumbing because of its compatibility with propellants.

Consumer Products: Don't overlook everyday uses: high-end bicycles sometimes use Grade 2 for frames or parts (though Grade 9 is more common). Titanium eyeglass frames can be CP titanium because they're hypoallergenic and easy to flex. Even kitchen equipment like titanium cookware or camping gear might use CP grades for their non-toxic, non-corroding nature.

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We provide a comprehensive range of titanium materials and fabricated parts, including:

Titanium Tubes & Pipe: Seamless and welded tubing in commercial and aerospace grades (Gr1, Gr2, Gr5, Gr7, Gr9, Gr12), suitable for heat exchangers, condenser tubes, and piping systems.

Titanium Bars & Rods: Round bars, hex bars, and square bars in hot-rolled, forged, and cold-drawn conditions, available in various diameters and lengths.

Titanium Plate & Sheet: Plates, sheets, and strips in standard and custom dimensions, ideal for pressure vessels, chemical processing, and marine applications.

Titanium Wire & Foil: Fine wire for welding, fasteners, and medical applications, alongside ultra-thin foil for specialized industrial uses.

Precision Titanium CNC Machining Parts: Custom-engineered components, fittings, flanges, fasteners, and intricate parts machined from titanium billets, bars, or plates with tight tolerances.

 

For quotes, technical specifications, or to discuss your project requirements for titanium tubes, bars, plates, sheets, wire, foil, or custom CNC machined components, please contact our team.

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