Grade 5 Titanium (6-4) Shaped, Flat, Square, Round, Fine Wire, Plated and Un-plated ASTM B265, AMS 4911, AMS 4928
Grade 5 Titanium 6Al-4V Alloy Description
Stronger than commercially pure titanium alloys is titanium 6Al-4V (Grade 5). Containing 6% Aluminum and 4% Vanadium, this alloy has many advantages, among them being that the alloy is heat treatable, has an excellent combination of strength, corrosion resistance, weldability and formability.
Applications
- Tension set rings
- Bolts
- bicycle part
- Biomedical implant
- High-temperature structural applications in the aircraft industry
Chemistry Typical
Titanium: Balance
Vanadium: 4.0
Aluminum: 6.0
Hydrogen: 0.015 max
Nitrogen: 0.02 max
Carbon: 0.10 max
Iron: 0.25 max
Residual each: 0.10 max., total 0.40 max
Common Titanium Grade Names
| Name | Code | Description 1 | Description 2 | ASTM | AMS | UNS |
| Grade 5 Titanium | 6-4 | Titanium Alloy 6% Aluminum, 4% Vanadium | R56400 |
Physical Properties
Density, 0.16 lbs/in³, 4.43 g/cm³
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: in/in/°F (mm/m/°C):
70- 212°F (20- 100°C): 4.78 x 10 (8.6)
Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/h-ft-°F (W/m-°K):
At 70°F (21°C): 46.5 (6.7)
Modulus of Elasticity: KSI (MPa)
16.5 x 10³ (113.8 x 10³) in tension
Melting Point: 3020°F (1660°C)
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Properties: Annealed (Typical)
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 135 KSI (950 MPa)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset): 125 KSI (880 MPa)
Elongation: 15%
Hardness: Rc 34
Properties: Tempered
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Additional Properties
Ti-6Al-4V Corrosion Resistance
Refer to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) for recommendations.
Finishes
Inquire with Ulbrich Wire
Forms
- Continuous Coils
- Cut to length
- Precision cutting
Heat Treatment of Ti-6Al-4V
Titanium 6-4 (Grade 5) be hardened by cold working and heat treating.
Welding Grade 5 Titanium
For best results refer to: SSINA’s “Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods”
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