Titanium rod is a type of metal rod made of pure titanium or titanium alloy, with various excellent characteristics and important applications in many fields. The following is a specific introduction:
Grade designation: GR.1、GR.2、GR.3、GR.4、GR.5 (Ti-6Al-4V)、GR.7 (Ti- 0.12~0.25Pd)、GR.9(Ti-3Al-2.5V)、GR.12(Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni)、GR.23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI),TA1、TA2、TA3、TA4、TA5、TA9、TA10、TA11、TA15、TA18、TC1、TC4、TC9、TC11、TC18、TC21、TC20、 Wait.
Execution standards: ASTM B348/ASTM F136/ISO 5832-3/ASTM F67/ISO 5832-2/AMS 4928/GB/T2965/GB/T16598 and other standards.
Production process: Sponge titanium - Compaction electrode - Multiple melting - Titanium ingot - Mechanical processing - UT testing - Chemical composition inspection - Forging
Titanium billet - forging/rolling - annealing - straightening - machining - UT testing - visual and dimensional inspection - UT testing - marking - packaging - delivery
characteristic
1. High strength: Titanium alloy has high strength and stiffness, and can maintain stable performance in high temperature and high pressure environments, meeting the requirements for material strength and lightweight in the aerospace industry.
2. Corrosion resistance: Titanium alloy has excellent corrosion resistance and stable performance in harsh environments such as acids, alkalis, oxidants, and saltwater. It is an ideal material for manufacturing chemical equipment, marine engineering equipment, and medical devices.
3. Lightweight: The density of titanium alloy is about 4.5g/cm ³, much lower than that of steel, and it has good lightweight characteristics. It is widely used in aerospace and sports equipment fields.
4. High temperature resistance: Titanium alloy has a high melting point, good oxidation resistance, and can maintain stable performance in high temperature environments, making it suitable for manufacturing high-temperature equipment and aviation engine components.
5. Good biocompatibility: Titanium and some titanium alloys have good compatibility with human tissues and body fluids, are harmless to the human body, and do not cause immune reactions. Therefore, they are widely used in the medical field, such as manufacturing artificial joints, bone plates, dental implants, and pacemaker casings.
Common brand names and ingredients
TA1、TA2、TA3： It belongs to industrial pure titanium rod, with high purity and low impurity content. It has good corrosion resistance, weldability, and certain strength, suitable for occasions that require high corrosion resistance and moderate strength, and is widely used in fields such as chemical engineering, marine engineering, and medical care.
TC4： It is a typical (α+β) - type titanium alloy with a nominal composition of Ti-6Al-4V. It has high strength, good heat resistance, and biocompatibility, and is widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and other fields.
TA9、TA10： A small amount of palladium, molybdenum, nickel and other elements were added to pure titanium to improve the corrosion resistance of the titanium rod, which is suitable for some chemical equipment with special requirements for corrosion resistance.
TC11： It is a high-performance (α+β) - type duplex titanium alloy with a nominal composition of Ti-6.5 Al-3.5Mo-1.5Zr-0.3Si. It has high strength, high toughness, good corrosion resistance, and excellent heat treatment performance. It is mainly used in the aerospace field, such as manufacturing high-performance aircraft engine components and structural components.
Specification and size
Diameter: The diameter range of titanium rods is relatively wide, commonly ranging from a few millimeters to several hundred millimeters. For example, small titanium rods used in electronic devices may have a diameter of 2-10mm, while titanium rods used in large mechanical structures or chemical equipment may have a diameter of 50-300mm or larger.
Length: The length is usually customized according to user needs, ranging from 1000mm to several meters, and there are also variable length options available, such as 300-2000mm.
Production process
Hot forging: Heating titanium billets to a certain temperature for forging processing can improve the internal structure of titanium rods, enhance their mechanical properties, and make them denser and more uniform. It is commonly used to manufacture titanium rods with larger specifications and higher performance requirements.
Hot rolling: By heating the billet and rolling it at high temperatures, titanium rods of larger specifications and sizes can be produced, which have good mechanical properties and are suitable for manufacturing structural components with high requirements for strength and thickness
Car polishing and grinding: turning or grinding titanium rods to achieve high dimensional accuracy and good surface quality, meeting the requirements of different application scenarios for surface roughness and dimensional accuracy of titanium rods.
application area
Titanium rods have excellent characteristics such as high strength, corrosion resistance, light weight, high temperature resistance, and good biocompatibility, and have important applications in many fields. The following is a specific introduction:
Aerospace field: Aircraft structural components. Titanium rods have low density and high strength, and can be used to manufacture key structural components such as wings and fuselage frames of aircraft. While ensuring structural strength, they can effectively reduce aircraft weight, improve fuel efficiency and flight performance.
Engine components: The turbine blades, combustion chambers, and other components of the engine need to withstand a high-temperature and high-pressure working environment. The high melting point and antioxidant properties of titanium rods make them capable of handling this task, which helps to improve the performance and reliability of the engine.
Spacecraft manufacturing: Titanium rods are widely used in spacecraft components such as guide towers and acceleration titanium alloy frames due to their excellent fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance.
Medical field: Orthopedic implants: Medical titanium rods have excellent biocompatibility, high strength and toughness, can be well compatible with human tissues, will not cause obvious rejection reactions, and can withstand large external forces. They can be used to manufacture orthopedic implants such as artificial joints, bone plates, screws, etc., providing stable support and lasting treatment effects for patients.
Dental materials: In the field of dentistry, titanium rods are used as the main material for dental implants and can also serve as fixed abutments for dental restorations. Their relatively low density and high strength not only provide good mechanical support, but also reduce postoperative discomfort for patients.
Cardiovascular surgery: The excellent biocompatibility, good mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance of medical titanium rods make them play an important role in cardiovascular surgery, such as manufacturing medical devices such as pacemaker casings.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery: commonly used for reconstruction surgery after oral and maxillofacial resection, serving as a support structure for implants to help restore the shape and function of the oral and maxillofacial region; It can also be used in surgeries such as dental implantation and jawbone reconstruction to ensure the stability and long-term effectiveness of the implant.
Chemical industry: equipment manufacturing. Chemical production often involves harsh environments such as strong acids, strong alkalis, high temperatures, and high pressures. Titanium rods have excellent corrosion resistance and chemical stability, and can be used to manufacture corrosion-resistant chemical equipment such as pipelines, storage tanks, and reactors, significantly extending the service life of the equipment and reducing maintenance costs.
Heat exchanger: Due to the high thermal conductivity of titanium material, titanium rods are widely used in heat exchangers, which can improve the efficiency and energy-saving effect of chemical processes.
Electrolysis industry: In the electrode, diaphragm and other components of the electrolytic cell, the high corrosion resistance of titanium rods can maintain stability during the electrolysis process, improve electrolysis efficiency and extend equipment service life.
Marine engineering field: shipbuilding. The anti-corrosion properties of titanium rods make them the preferred material for shipbuilding, which can be used to manufacture components such as propellers, seawater valves, and thrusters, improving the corrosion resistance and service life of ships.
Ocean platform: The structural components of the ocean platform need to be exposed to harsh marine environments for a long time. Titanium rods can be used to manufacture key components of the ocean platform, such as support columns, frames, etc., to ensure the structural stability and safety of the ocean platform.
Submersible shell: Submersibles face challenges such as high pressure and corrosion in deep-sea environments. The titanium rod made submersible shell can withstand enormous water pressure and has good corrosion resistance, ensuring the safe operation of the submersible.
In the field of automobile industry: With the development of lightweight automobiles, the application of titanium rods in the automotive industry is gradually increasing. They can be used to manufacture valves, connecting rods, suspension components, etc. of automobile engines to reduce the weight of automobiles, improve fuel economy and vehicle handling performance.
In the field of sports equipment: By utilizing the high specific strength and lightweight characteristics of titanium rods, sports equipment such as golf clubs, tennis rackets, bicycle frames, etc. can be manufactured to enhance product performance and user experience, allowing athletes and consumers to achieve better performance and comfort during sports.
Energy sector: Nuclear energy: Titanium rods have good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and can be used to manufacture internal components, cooling pipelines, etc. of nuclear reactors, ensuring the safe operation of nuclear reactors under harsh conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, and strong radiation.
Solar energy: In the manufacturing of solar panels, titanium rods can be used to create supporting structures and connecting components. Their lightweight and high-strength characteristics help improve the stability and service life of solar panels, while also facilitating installation and maintenance.
Wind energy: The blades, hubs, and other components of wind turbines need to have high strength and lightweight characteristics. Titanium rods can be used as an ideal material for manufacturing key components of large wind turbines, improving the performance and efficiency of wind power equipment.