Description
Titanium Grade 12 is an alloy of titanium, molybdenum, and nickel, offering an outstanding combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability.
This alloy provides exceptional performance in oxidizing and reducing environments, making it ideal for chemical processing, marine, oil & gas, and aerospace industries.
Titanium Gr12 Sheet and Plate (ASTM B265) feature:
Excellent corrosion resistance to acids and brines.
High strength-to-weight ratio and good formability.
Superior weldability, allowing easy fabrication and joining.
Biocompatibility, making it suitable for medical implants and orthopedic uses.
Physical Properties
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa, Min) | Yield Strength (MPa, Min) | Elongation (% Min) |
|---|
| Gr1 | 240 | 170 | 24 |
| Gr2 | 345 | 275 | 20 |
| Gr3 | 450 | 380 | 18 |
| Gr4 | 550 | 483 | 15 |
| Gr5 | 895 | 828 | 10 |
| Gr7 | 400 | 275 | 18 |
| Gr9 | 620 | 483 | 15 |
| Gr12 | 483 | 348 | 18 |
| Gr23 / Gr5-ELI | 793 | 759 | 10 |
Chemical Composition
| Grade | Fe (max) | O (max) | N (max) | C (max) | H (max) | Pd (max) | Al (%) | V (%) | Ni (%) | Mo (%) | Ti |
|---|
| Gr1 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | - | - | - | - | Balance |
| Gr2 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | - | - | - | - | Balance |
| Gr3 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | - | - | - | - | Balance |
| Gr4 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | - | - | - | - | Balance |
| Gr5 | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | 5.5–6.7 | 3.5–4.5 | - | - | Balance |
| Gr7 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | 0.12–0.25 | - | - | - | - | Balance |
| Gr9 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | 2.5–3.5 | 2.0–3.0 | - | - | Balance |
| Gr12 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | - | - | - | 0.6–0.9 | 0.2–0.4 | Balance |
| Gr23 / Gr5-ELI | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.0125 | - | 5.5–6.5 | 3.5–4.5 | - | - | Balance |
Key Features
Excellent corrosion resistance in acidic and chloride environments
High toughness and ductility
Good cold and hot formability
Superior weldability compared to other titanium grades
High mechanical strength while maintaining low density
Biocompatible, suitable for medical and implant applications
Applications
Aerospace:
Used for airframes, engine components, and structural parts where
strength and corrosion resistance are required.
Military & Defense:
Applied in armored vehicles, naval vessels, and missile systems due
to lightweight strength and seawater resistance.
Automotive:
Ideal for exhaust systems, valves, and lightweight structural
components.
Medical:
Used for surgical and orthopedic implants owing to excellent
biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.
Sporting Goods:
Used in high-performance equipment like golf clubs, bicycle frames,
and tennis rackets.
Marine Applications:
Widely used in shipbuilding, propeller shafts, and offshore
structures exposed to seawater.
Architecture:
Applied in façade systems, roofing, and cladding for corrosion
resistance and longevity.
Oil & Gas:
Commonly used in valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and pipelines
operating in harsh environments.
Electroplating Industry:
Used as anodes/cathodes for electroplating processes (nickel,
copper, zinc, etc.) due to high corrosion resistance.
Chemical Processing:
Ideal for manufacturing reactors, vessels, and heat exchangers used
in acidic chemical environments.
Jewelry:
Popular for making lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic jewelry
in various colors and finishes.
