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Model No: Grade 9 Titanium

Ti3Al-2.5V / Grade 9 Titanium / UNS R56320

Ti-3Al-2.5V (Grade 9) titanium alloy offers 20-50% higher strength than CP grades with superior formability & weldability. Ideal for aerospace tubing, hydraulic systems, sporting goods, and corrosion-resistant applications.
Delivery :
FOB
minimum order :
50 kilograms
Supply Ability :
5000kilograms / Month
Stock Time :
7-10Day
Country of Origin :
CHINA
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Grade 9 Titanium, often called"half 6-4,"is an alpha-beta titanium alloy containing 3% aluminum and 2.5% vanadium. It offers 20–50% higher strength than commercially pure titanium grades while maintaining significantly better formability and weldability than Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5). This alloy provides an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and fabricability, making it the preferred material for aircraft hydraulic tubing, high-performance sporting goods, and corrosion-resistant industrial equipment .


1. Product Specifications & Physical Data

ZYTC Alloy supplies UNS R56320 in comprehensive mill forms for aerospace, industrial, and consumer applications requiring verified mechanical properties and complete material traceability.

  • Available Forms: Bar, tube (seamless), strip, coil, sheet, and plate .

  • Specifications: ASTM B265 (sheet/plate), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar/billet), B381 (forgings), AMS 4943/4944/4945, UNS R56320 .

Chemical Composition (Weight %)Ti3Al-2.5V (Grade 9 Titanium) Specification
Aluminum (Al)2.5 - 3.5
Vanadium (V)2.0 - 3.0
Iron (Fe)0.25 max.
Oxygen (O)0.12 - 0.15 max.
Carbon (C)0.05 - 0.08 max.
Nitrogen (N)0.02 - 0.03 max.
Hydrogen (H)0.0125 - 0.015 max.
Titanium (Ti)Balance
 
Physical PropertiesMetricImperial
Density4.48 g/cm³0.161 - 0.162 lb/in³ 
Beta Transus935 - 940°C1715 - 1725°F 
Modulus of Elasticity91 - 100 GPa13.2 - 14.5 × 10⁶ psi 
Thermal Conductivity (RT)7.6 - 7.9 W/m·K53 - 55 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F 
 
Mechanical PropertiesConditionMetricImperial
Tensile Strength (min.)Annealed621 MPa90 ksi 
Yield Strength (min.)Annealed483 MPa70 ksi 
Elongation (min.)Annealed15%15% 
Tensile Strength (min.)CWSR*862 MPa125 ksi 
Yield Strength (min.)CWSR*724 MPa105 ksi 
Elongation (min.)CWSR*8-10%8-10% 

 2. Fabrication & Material Comparison

Ti3Al-2.5V offers excellent fabricability with proper techniques, particularly for tube forming and welding.

  • Heat Treatment Options :

    • Annealing: 593-760°C (1100-1400°F) × 1-3 hours, air cool

    • Stress Relief: 316-649°C (600-1200°F) × 1-3 hours, air cool

    • Solution Treat: 871-927°C (1600-1700°F) × 15-20 min, water quench

    • Aging: 482-510°C (900-950°F) × 2-8 hours, air cool

  • Hot Working/Forging: Rough forge 871-900°C (1600-1650°F), finish 843-871°C (1550-1600°F) .

  • Cold Working: Similar to austenitic stainless steel; can be formed using hydropress, power brake, stretch, or drop hammer techniques . Post-work annealing recommended to restore properties.

  • Machining: Requires slow speeds, high feed rates, and ample coolant flow; tungsten carbide tools (C1-C4) recommended .

  • Welding: Readily welded by standard gas tungsten arc process with inert gas shielding; machine settings similar to stainless steel .

  • Material Comparison:

    • vs. Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5): Lower strength but significantly better cold formability and weldability; preferred for tubing and complex formed parts .

    • vs. CP Titanium (Grades 1-4): 20-50% higher strength while maintaining good fabricability .


3. Applications

  • Aerospace: Hydraulic and fuel system tubing (AMS 4943/4944/4945); aircraft engine hydraulic lines; structural components .

  • Industrial: Corrosion-resistant pipe and vessels for oil & gas, seawater handling, chemical processing .

  • Recreational: Golf club shafts, tennis rackets, bicycle frames, wheelchair frames .

  • Marine: Propeller shafts, seawater cooling systems, offshore platform equipment .

  • Heat Transfer: Tubing for heat exchangers, condensers, and coolers in aggressive environments .

Contact ZYTC Alloy for certified Ti3Al-2.5V materials with complete traceability, ASTM/AMS specifications, technical datasheets, and competitive pricing on standard sizes or custom-fabricated components.

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