{"id":18156,"date":"2026-01-13T16:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daxuns.com\/?p=18156"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:21:05","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-grade-3-and-grade-4-titanium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daxuns.com\/de\/the-ultimate-guide-to-grade-3-and-grade-4-titanium\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Grade 3 and Grade 4 Titanium"},"content":{"rendered":"
Commercially pure (CP) titanium grades form the foundation of corrosion-resistant engineering solutions\u2014from surgical implants to chemical processing equipment. Among these, <\/span>Grade 3 and Grade 4 titanium<\/span><\/strong> represent critical performance tiers that bridge the gap between highly formable Grade 1\/2 alloys and high-strength Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V). Despite their importance, engineers frequently confuse these grades or default to Grade 2 without considering their unique advantages. This guide delivers precise metallurgical data to clarify when Grade 3\u2019s balanced properties or Grade 4\u2019s superior strength should be specified.<\/span><\/p>\n Both Grade 3 (UNS R50550) and Grade 4 (UNS R50700) are <\/span>unimodal alpha-phase titanium alloys<\/span><\/strong> governed by ASTM B265\/B348 standards. Their properties derive primarily from controlled interstitial elements\u2014not alloying additions like vanadium or aluminum. <\/span><\/p>\n The higher oxygen content in Grade 4 creates stronger atomic bonding within the hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal lattice. This increases strength but reduces ductility compared to Grade 3. Neither grade contains intentional alloying elements\u2014properties are tuned solely through interstitial control during vacuum arc remelting (VAR).<\/p>\n Environments Where Both Excel:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Critical Differences in Harsh Conditions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Machining Parameters:<\/span><\/strong> Grade 3 Titanium Applications:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Grade 4 Titanium Applications:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Myth 1: “Grade 4 is always better because it\u2019s stronger.”<\/span><\/strong>Technical Definition:<\/span><\/strong>Composition and<\/span> <\/strong>Structure<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Metallurgical Structure
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\nGrade 3 Titanium Composition (Weight %):<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Grade 4 Titanium Composition (Weight %):<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Microstructural<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
Governing Standards:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Mechanical Properties Comparison<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Tensile Properties (ASTM E8, Annealed Condition):<\/span><\/strong>
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Physical Properties (Identical for Both Grades):<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Corrosion Resistance: Where They Excel and Fail<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Welding and Machining<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Welding Performance:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Industry-Specific Use Cases<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Myth<\/span><\/strong> about Grade 3 and Grade 4 titanium<\/span><\/h4>\n