Titanium (Ti) - Microfoil, Sheet, Single Crystal, Sphere & Wire - Material Information

Titanium (Ti) is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant transition metal that combines strength and ductility, making it a critical material in aerospace, chemical, and biomedical engineering. Known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and natural passivation behavior, titanium has become synonymous with advanced performance materials.

Material Overview

Titanium has a hexagonal close-packed (?-Ti) crystal structure at room temperature, transforming to a body-centered cubic (?-Ti) phase above 882 °C. It has a density of 4.51 g/cm³, approximately 60% that of steel, and a melting point of 1668 °C. Its mechanical strength is derived from solid-solution strengthening and phase stability, with tensile strengths typically ranging from 350 to 900 MPa depending on alloy composition and heat treatment. The protective oxide layer (TiO?) that spontaneously forms on its surface ensures resistance to corrosion in most environments, including seawater, oxidizing acids, and biological fluids. Titanium exhibits excellent biocompatibility, making it ideal for surgical implants and prosthetics due to its ability to bond with bone and tissues without adverse reactions.

Applications and Advantages

Titanium and its alloys are widely used in aerospace structures, turbine components, chemical processing vessels, and medical implants. In aerospace, titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V provide high strength with a low density, allowing weight reduction and improved fuel efficiency in airframes and jet engines. In biomedical applications, titanium’s inert surface promotes osseointegration, reducing the likelihood of implant rejection and enhancing long-term stability. Its corrosion resistance and fatigue performance make it ideal for orthopedic and dental devices, where repeated stress cycles are common. Titanium is also used in electronics, optical coatings, and high-performance sporting goods, benefiting from its durability and non-magnetic properties.

Goodfellow Availability

Goodfellow supplies titanium in forms including microfoil, sheet, wire, single crystal, and sphere. These materials are available in research-grade purities and can be customized to meet specific dimensional and compositional requirements. Whether for experimental research, prototyping, or industrial development, Goodfellow ensures high consistency and traceability across its titanium products.

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References

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