Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)

Alpha-beta titanium alloy with high strength-to-weight ratio.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Developed in the early 1950s, Ti-6Al-4V accounts for roughly half of all titanium alloy tonnage produced worldwide.
• Aluminum stabilizes the alpha phase and vanadium the beta phase, letting heat treatment tune strength across the two-phase field.
• Biocompatibility and fatigue resistance make it standard for hip stems, dental implants, jet-engine fan blades, and airframe fittings.

Specifications & Metrics

• DENSITY: 4.43 g/cm³
• YIELD STRENGTH: 880 MPa
• HARDNESS: 334 HB