Titanium: Industrial Classification

Titanium performance depends on its metallurgical structure and alloying elements.

• Commercially Pure (CP) Titanium: Offers excellent oxidation resistance and performance at high temperatures, but has lower tensile and fatigue strength. It is not heat-treatable and is ideal for cold-formed parts like heat exchangers where hardening is not required.

• Beta (β) Alloys: Characterized by high hot-workability and a good response to hardening. These are heat-treatable grades used for critical structural supports and anchors that require complex forming followed by subsequent hardening.

• Alpha-Beta (α-β) Alloys: Provides a balanced combination of strength, toughness, and machinability with high resistance to heavy loads and cyclic stresses. It is the most versatile choice for critical components, including fasteners and wear parts, and is highly suitable for surface treatments like plasma nitriding.