Titanium Grade 1 Strip vs. Titanium Grade 2 Strip

Nov 26, 2025

Titanium grade 1 strip and grade 2 titanium strip are the two most popular grades of titanium strips.

It's important to know the difference if you need to choose an appropriate material for your project.

However, only 10% of total titanium production is considered grade 1. Let's take a closer look at what this means and choose the right material for your application.

 

What is Titanium Grade 1 Strip?

Gr1 titanium strips are pure titanium strips.

Pure titanium (Gr1) is a kind of unalloyed titanium with the lowest strength in all kinds of titanium alloys.

Pure titanium strips with high corrosion resistance, good weldability and high toughness, they are widely used in industry and medicine.

 

Gr1 titanium strips performance:

1. Corrosion resistance: Titanium has excellent corrosion resistance in a variety of chemical media such as acid and alkali. The general corrosion resistance of titanium strip is intermediate between stainless steel strips and nickel alloys strips, but its corrosion resistance to specific chemical medium is superior to that of stainless steel and nickel alloy.

2. High strength

3. Excellent wear resistance

4. High heat transfer performance

5. Good formability

6. Light weight

 

What is Titanium Grade 2 Strip?

Titanium Grade 2 strips, are also known as UNS R50400 strips.

they are the most often used titanium grade, and are utilized in a wide range of applications. This unalloyed titanium grade has superior corrosion resistance and high strength. Titanium Grade 2 also has excellent weldability and fabricability.

Titanium Grade 2 strips are the most commercially pure alloy of all the grades and is often used in Aerospace, Medical, Marine and Chemical Processing applications.

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Titanium Grade 1 Strip vs. Titanium Grade 2 Strip

Chemical Composition

Grade 1 Titanium Strips Chemical Compositions
Grade N(≤) C(≤) H(≤) Fe(≤) O(≤) Al(≤) V(≤) Pd(≤) Mo(≤) Ni(≤) Ti
GR1 0.03 0.08 0.015 0.2 0.18 / / / / / bal

 

Titanium Grade 2 Strips Chemical Compositions
Grade N(≤) C(≤) H(≤) Fe(≤) O(≤) Al(≤) V(≤) Pd(≤) Mo(≤) Ni(≤) Ti
GR2 0.03 0.08 0.015 0.3 0.25 / / / / / bal

 

Mechanical Properties

Titanium Grade 1 Strip Mechanical Properties

ASTM B265 Grade 1 Titanium Strips Mechanical Properties
Grade Tensil Strength(≥) Yeild Strength(≥) Elongation(≥)%
ksi Mpa ksi Mpa
GR1 35 240 20 138 24

 

Titanium Grade 2 Strip Mechanical Properties

Grade 2 Titanium Strips Mechanical Properties
Grade Tensil strength(≥) Yeild strength(≥) Elongation(≥)%
ksi Mpa ksi Mpa
GR2 50 345 40 275 20

 

Applications

What Is Titanium Grade 1 Strip Used For?

Heat exchangers and condensers

Offshore aquaculture

Chemical Industry

Electroplating equipment

Precision instruments

Environmental protection equipment

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Aerospace

Auto industry

Medical and Sports industry

Electric power industry

Seawater desalination industry

 

What Is Titanium Grade 2 Strip Used For?

As we all know, titanium strip has high corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low temperature resistance and good mechanical properties. Titanium grade 2 strip is widely used in chemical, petroleum, light industry, metallurgy, shipbuilding, aerospace and other fields.

 

about us

We are a leading manufacturer and exporter specializing in Titanium and Titanium Alloy products. Our company is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality titanium solutions for demanding global industries such as Aerospace, Chemical Processing, Medical, Marine Engineering, Power Generation, and Sports Equipment.

 

Our core export portfolio encompasses the full spectrum of wrought titanium products, including:

Titanium Tubes & Pipes: From precision Thin-Walled Titanium Tubes for heat exchangers to robust Thick-Walled Titanium Pipes for high-pressure applications.

Titanium Plates & Sheets: Supplied as Titanium Plates for heavy-duty construction and Titanium Sheets / Titanium Foils for precise manufacturing.

Titanium Bars & Rods: We supply Titanium Bars, Titanium Rods, and Titanium Wires in various diameters and finishes.

Titanium Fasteners: A complete range of Titanium Fasteners including bolts, nuts, and studs.

 

We expertly process all common grades to meet diverse operational requirements, including:

Commercially Pure Titanium: Gr1, Gr2

Titanium Alloys: Gr5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Gr7, Gr9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V), Gr12

Our production and quality assurance strictly adhere to international standards such as ASTM B265, ASTM B337, ASTM B338, ASTM B348, ASME SB-363, and AMS 4902, ensuring superior performance, excellent corrosion resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratio in every product.

Leveraging our advanced manufacturing expertise and stringent quality control, we are your trusted global partner for reliable, high-performance titanium materials.

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