What is the best grade of titanium?

The first of four – titanium grade 1 is the softest, most ductile commercially pure grade. Offering high impact toughness and resistance, it's the perfect choice for applications where formability is required.

Titanium grade 1 tubes and plates are suitable for:

automotive parts

airframe structures

dimensionally stable anodes

Titanium grade 2 is unalloyed titanium, commonly known as Titanium Beta-C. It's considered to be 'commercially pure', is lightweight and offers excellent resistance to corrosion.

Grade 2 has strong weldability properties, making it an excellent choice for applications that require welding. Other applications include:

architecture

desalination

exhaust pipe shrouds/heat shield

power generation

Although less common than the other three commercially pure metals, titanium grade 3 is no less important. It provides similar ductility and formability as grades 1, 2 and 4, but higher mechanical properties.

Grade 3 is ideal for:

aerospace

chlorate manufacturing

hydro-carbon processing

marine

Out of all four grades of commercially pure titanium (grades 1-4), titanium grade 4 provides the most strength. One of the biggest benefits of this grade is that it offers a low level of ductility and can be cold formed.

Its qualities mean titanium grade 4 can be used in a range of environments but is mostly used in:

aerospace

chemical processing

industrial

Grade 4 is formed into bars, sheets and wires and has recently found a niche within the medical industry to produce surgical hardware.

The most commercially available titanium-based alloy, worldwide. Titanium grade 5 is an alpha-beta alloy, renowned for its high strength and toughness, and alloyed with 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. It can also be referred to as Ti 6Al-4V or the 'workhorse' of alloys.

The characteristics of titanium grade 5 such as good weldability and fabrication, make it ideal for:

aerospace

chemical processing

marine

medical

We stock titanium rods and bars in Ti6Al-4V, so be sure to contact us if you'd like to know more.

In terms of mechanical and physical properties, titanium grade 7 is like grade 2 – only it features palladium, an impurity found in 'pure metals' which makes it an alloy.

Guaranteeing great weldability, fabrication, resistance to corrosion and helping to reduce acids, titanium grade 7 is perfect for:

chemical processing

desalination

power generation

It can be easily formed into bars, plates, sheets, tubes, wires and rods.

Titanium grade 9, sometimes referred to as Ti 3Al-2.5V, is made from titanium with 3% aluminium and 2.5% vanadium. The strength of titanium grade 9 falls between that of grade 4 and 5 but is more formable and weldable. It also weighs 60% less than steel and has good cold rolling properties.

Great for tubing, pipes and vessels, titanium grade 9 is typically used for:

aerospace

automotive

offshore oil and gas

Titanium grade 11 is most like grade 1 but with a little palladium for extra corrosion resistance. The palladium provides protection against crevice erosion and reduces acid in chloride environments and comes in useful for:

chemical processing

chlorate manufacturing

marine

This grade is usually formed into titanium rods or tubes.

Renowned for its quality weldability, Titanium grade 12 provides a lot of strength at high temperatures and possesses similar characteristics to 300 series stainless steel.

When it comes to forming titanium grade 12, there are several options – be it press brake, hydropress, stretch or drop hammer – making it ideal for many different applications, including:

shell and heat exchangers

chemical manufacturing

marine

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.