{"id":18424,"date":"2025-10-28T12:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daxuns.com\/?p=18424"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:12:02","slug":"titanium-alloy-6-4-ti-6al-4v-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daxuns.com\/de\/titanium-alloy-6-4-ti-6al-4v-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Titanium Alloy 6-4 (Ti-6Al-4V) \u2014 Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daxun Alloy is an experienced manufacturer and supplier of high-performance titanium and titanium alloys in China, specializing in the production and research and development of titanium alloys. Leveraging decades of experience, we provide high-performance titanium and titanium alloys, medical titanium alloys, and corrosion-resistant titanium alloy solutions to customers worldwide. Our Ti-6Al-4V products are engineered to combine exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, making them ideal for demanding applications in the aerospace, medical, chemical, and industrial sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n Ti-6Al-4V, commonly known as 6-4 titanium alloy, is an \u03b1+\u03b2 phase alloy with a balanced combination of high tensile strength, low density, and excellent corrosion resistance. These properties make it the most widely used titanium alloy in aerospace components, medical implants, industrial machinery, and marine equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, our experienced engineers provide a detailed technical overview of titanium alloy 6-4, highlighting its applications, explaining why Daxun Alloy is a trusted supplier, and answering frequently asked questions from customers and engineers.<\/span><\/p>\n DAXUN ALLOY<\/b> provides a full range of titanium product forms, including:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Our products combine superior performance, consistent quality, and precise engineering, making DAXUN ALLOY a trusted supplier for clients worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n Ti-6Al-4V consists primarily of 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium, along with trace elements. The alloy demonstrates:<\/span><\/p>\n This combination of properties makes Titanium Alloy 6-4 ideal for aerospace titanium structures, medical devices, corrosion resistant titanium piping, and industrial components exposed to extreme environments.<\/span><\/p>\n Mechanical Properties<\/b><\/p>\n Chemical composition of 6-4 titanium alloy Table 1\uff1a<\/p>\n What Are the Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy 6-4? Table 2\uff1a<\/p>\n The Ti-6Al-4V alloy maintains high strength at both ambient and elevated temperatures up to 400\u00b0C, making it suitable for aerospace engines, heat exchangers, and high-strength fasteners.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the physical properties of 6-4 titanium alloy? Table 3<\/p>\n The low thermal expansion and moderate conductivity make Titanium Alloy 6-4 ideal for precision engineering applications, including turbine blades, biomedical implants, and chemical processing equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n Titanium Alloy 6-4 naturally forms a passive oxide layer, providing excellent resistance against seawater corrosion, oxidation, and many industrial chemicals. It is particularly resistant to:<\/span><\/p>\n This makes corrosion resistant titanium a reliable material for offshore platforms, desalination plants, and chemical piping.<\/span><\/p>\n Medical-grade Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) is widely used in orthopedic implants, dental devices, and surgical instruments due to:<\/span><\/p>\n At DAXUN ALLOY, our Titanium Alloy 6-4 products are manufactured with strict quality control to ensure superior performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Titanium Alloy 6-4 serves a wide range of industries:<\/span><\/p>\n Q1: What makes Titanium Alloy 6-4 better than other titanium alloys?<\/span>\n
\n<\/span>Titanium pipes for high-performance chemical and marine pipelines<\/span><\/li>\n
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\n<\/span>Titanium forgings for critical aerospace parts and high-strength structures<\/span><\/p>\nOverview of Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Key Material Properties<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Element<\/strong><\/td>\n Composition (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Titanium (Ti)<\/td>\n Balance (approx. 88-91%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Aluminum (Al)<\/td>\n 5.5-6.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vanadium (V)<\/td>\n 3.5-4.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Iron (Fe)<\/td>\n 0.25% max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oxygen (O)<\/td>\n 0.13-0.20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Carbon (C)<\/td>\n 0.08% max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Nitrogen (N)<\/td>\n 0.05% max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hydrogen (H)<\/td>\n 0.015% max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residuals<\/td>\n 0.1% max each (0.4% total)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
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Thermal Properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Corrosion Resistance\uff086-4\uff09<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Biokompatibilit\u00e4t<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Manufacturing and Processing<\/b><\/h2>\n
Melting and Casting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Forging and Rolling<\/b><\/h2>\n
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W\u00e4rmebehandlung<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Surface Finishing<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Quality Control and Testing<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Applications of Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Titanium Alloy 6-4 (Ti-6Al-4V, Grade 5 titanium) is extensively used in the aerospace industry due to its high specific strength, lightweight properties, and excellent corrosion resistance. It is commonly fabricated into titanium sheets, titanium plates, titanium bars, and titanium forgings for aircraft structural components, turbine blades, landing gear, and aerospace fasteners. For high-temperature or critical-load applications, Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23 titanium) may also be used, particularly in precision aerospace components and engine parts.<\/li>\n
In the medical sector, Ti-6Al-4V ELI is preferred for its biocompatibility, high toughness, and low impurity content, making it ideal for orthopedic implants, dental implants, surgical instruments, and spinal devices. The material is often supplied as titanium bars, rods, wires, and forged components to allow precise machining and customization of implants. Commercially pure titanium (Grade 1 or Grade 2) is also used in non-load-bearing implants and surgical tools where maximum corrosion resistance is critical.<\/li>\n
Titanium Alloy 6-4\u2019s exceptional resistance to corrosion and high strength-to-weight ratio make it suitable for demanding industrial applications, including chemical pipelines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and reactor components. In particular, titanium tubes and pipes are widely used for high-performance heat exchangers, providing reliable corrosion resistance in aggressive chemical and seawater environments. The material is typically fabricated as titanium pipes, tubes, sheets, and plates to meet the needs of chemical, petrochemical, and high-temperature processing systems. Grade 12 titanium is sometimes employed in seawater-exposed chemical systems for enhanced corrosion protection.<\/li>\n
For marine and offshore applications, Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo are widely utilized in desalination systems, offshore platforms, and naval vessels. The material is supplied as titanium plates, sheets, pipes, and forgings, offering long-term corrosion resistance in seawater and structural reliability in harsh marine conditions.<\/li>\n
Titanium Alloy 6-4 is also used in automotive, aerospace, and high-performance sports equipment for lightweight, high-strength fasteners, springs, and precision components. Products are often supplied as titanium wires, rods, and specialized titanium forgings, enabling custom solutions for springs, coils, bolts, and high-stress components where weight reduction and durability are critical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDAXUN ALLOY Advantages<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/b><\/h2>\n