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Grade 5 Titanium/Aluminum/Vanadium Alloy Foil (Ti90/Al6/V4)
Available Configurations
Properties common to all products in this list
| Thickness | Sides | Standard | Surface Finish | Other Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.075 mm (foil) to 7 mm (plate) | 10 mm to 1067 mm | ASTM B265 ASTM B265 Chemistry Only |
Polished on both sides | Light Tight (Pinhole Free) |
Need custom configurations? Please contact us.
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Key Features
Grade 5 Titanium/Aluminum/Vanadium Alloy Foil (Ti90/Al6/V4) is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications due to its strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high-performance characteristics:
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio (895 MPa Tensile Strength at 4.42 g/cm³ Density)
With a tensile strength of 895 MPa and a density of just 4.42 g/cm³, Ti-6Al-4V Foil is ideal for components exposed to mechanical stress and harsh environments, such as turbine blades and orthopedic implants, where the combination of high strength and low weight directly improves application performance.
Corrosion Resistance in Both Oxidizing & Reducing Environments
The alloy's resistance to corrosion in both oxidizing and reducing environments makes Ti-6Al-4V Foil suitable for hydrogen storage and fuel cell applications, where chemical stability across varied process atmospheres is a critical material selection requirement.
High-Performance Characteristics Driving Use Across Aerospace, Automotive & Biomedical Sectors
Ti-6Al-4V Foil's high-performance characteristics underpin its widespread use in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications, where the combination of strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance addresses the demanding mechanical and chemical requirements common to all three sectors.
Components Exposed to Mechanical Stress & Harsh Environments — Turbine Blades & Orthopedic Implants
Components exposed to mechanical stress and harsh environments, such as turbine blades and orthopedic implants, benefit directly from Ti-6Al-4V Foil's high strength and corrosion resistance, properties that have established Grade 5 titanium alloy as a standard material across these demanding applications.
Supports Alloy Development Optimizing Strength, Ductility & High-Temperature Performance
In laboratory research, Ti90/Al6/V4 is utilized in alloy development, focusing on optimizing strength, ductility, and high-temperature performance for specialized applications — with its lightweight and durable properties supporting various experimental studies in material science and engineering.
Industrial Applications
Grade 5 Titanium/Aluminum/Vanadium Alloy Foil is used across aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy applications wherever a high-strength, lightweight, corrosion-resistant titanium alloy foil is required:
- ✦ Turbine Blade Applications
- Used in turbine blade applications, where Ti-6Al-4V Foil's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to harsh mechanical and thermal environments provide the performance required for components subject to sustained mechanical stress during turbine operation.
- ✦ Orthopedic Implants
- Applied in orthopedic implants, where the alloy's high strength and corrosion resistance support long-term implant performance in direct contact with biological tissue — establishing Ti-6Al-4V as a standard material in biomedical implant manufacture.
- ✦ Hydrogen Storage Applications
- Used in hydrogen storage applications, where resistance to corrosion in both oxidizing and reducing environments ensures reliable performance across the varied chemical conditions encountered in hydrogen storage system operation.
- ✦ Fuel Cell Applications
- Used in fuel cell applications, where Ti-6Al-4V Foil's combination of corrosion resistance and high-performance mechanical characteristics supports reliable long-term component performance in fuel cell operating environments.
- ✦ Alloy Development Research
- Utilized in alloy development research focusing on optimizing strength, ductility, and high-temperature performance for specialized applications — with the foil's lightweight and durable properties supporting various experimental studies in material science and engineering.
Material Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break( % ) | >10 |
| Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) | 106-114 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 895 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 168 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0004 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1600-1650 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 5.8@23 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 5.8@23C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 8@20-100 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 8.0@20-100C |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 4.42 |
Tolerances
| Thickness | <0.01mm | ±25% |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.01mm - 0.05mm | ±15% |
| Thickness | >0.05mm | ±10% |
| Linear dimension | <100mm | ±1mm |
| Linear dimension | >=100mm | +2 / -1% |