Grade 9 offers many benefits associated with typical titanium alloys but with improved ductility and malleability.

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Like 6Al 4V, 3Al 2.5V (Grade 9) offers much greater strength when compared to commercially pure grades, but the improved ductility of the material means that it is not quite as strong.

Suitability:

The alpha-beta alloy offers moderately high strength and, unlike Grade 5, can be cold-worked. With improved workability, Grade 9 finds use in applications requiring greater precision and good formability.

Performance Benefits:

3Al 2.5V (Grade 9) provides excellent corrosion resistance and good weldability. The alloy also provides a superior strength-to-weight ratio making it highly suitable for component manufacture in the aerospace, automotive and motorsport sectors. While less common than 6Al 4V, like all engineering materials, Grade 9 affords better suitability in particular application areas.

Popularity:

The alloy is a popular product for hydraulic tubing and pipe applications in the oil & gas sector. The material is most prevalent in tubular form due to the product's ductility. Other market sectors which use Grade 9 titanium include aerospace, motorsport, automotive and chemical processing.

About SHP:

Smiths High Performance is a leading stockholder and supplier of high-performance engineering materials. We are material supply chain partners supporting high-technology motorsport market sectors, including Formula 1 and MotoGP.