Titanium is a metal used in many things. It is a component in stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum, super alloys, alloy steel and, of course, titanium. Titanium is available in differing grades, such as commercially pure or aerospace grades. The aerospace industry, petroleum-chemical industry and the medical industry are just a few who depend on titanium. It is supplied and used internationally as a raw material. The raw material forms titanium comes in are sheet, rod, plate, bar, tubing, coil, extrusions and titanium ingot. Titanium forgings and castings are also considered raw material. The most demanding industries depend on high integrity titanium material requirements.

Titanium is so popularly used in important roles because of its durable, yet light characteristic. It is almost fifty percent lighter than steel, but is thirty percent stronger. Although titanium is sixty percent heavier than aluminum, it is also twice as strong. Along with this, the amazing strength retention for titanium is another very popular aspect. It has strength retention is to one thousand degrees Fahrenheit. Once titanium is alloyed with other metals, its strength increases. In addition to this, the alloys can withstand high temperatures. An metal alloyed with titanium also acts to lighten up the resultant alloy. Some popular metals titanium is alloyed with are aluminum, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and others.

Titanium Tube

Another trait that makes this element a valuable product to use is its high resistance to corrosion. Therefore, as it is exposed to the atmosphere, a tight persistent oxide film is formed. This film is resistant to many corrosive materials such as salt water.

The titanium metal industry was established in the 1950s. This was first and foremost in response to the up-and-coming aerospace industry. Within this industry, titanium was used in manufacturing airframe structural components and skin, air engine components, aircraft hydraulic systems, missiles, space craft and rockets. The properties of titanium are priceless in this industry.

Titanium Sheet

The military is another industry which utilizes titanium for artillery and guided missiles. The price of titanium plate dropped as the 1970s approached. This made the product more available for additional practical applications, like shipbuilding. Titanium is used primarily in ship propellers, submarines, rigging, shafts and other parts which tend to be highly corrosive. Increasingly, titanium has been used in medical applications because of its lightweight strength along with its hypoallergenic attributes, being that it is nickel free. This useful metal is being found useful is more and more industries as well, from sporting goods to petrochemical applications.