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Titanium Grade 2 (UNS R50400) supplier — ASTM B265/B337/B338. Most widely used commercially pure titanium. Marine, chemical processing, and architectural applications. 345 MPa min UTS.
Titanium Grade 2 (UNS R50400 / TA2) - The "Workhorse" Commercially Pure Titanium
Shanghai Hangbo Alloy Group is a premier Source Supplier of Titanium Grade 2, providing a perfect balance of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance for aerospace, marine, and precision engineering sectors.
Advanced Production Process
- Melting (VAR): We employ Multiple Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) to ensure extreme purity and consistency in the alpha-phase microstructure.
- Precision Forging: High-integrity forging processes refine the grain structure and enhance mechanical reliability.
- Rolling: Controlled rolling achieves optimal dimensional tolerances and excellent surface quality for all product forms.
- Heat Treatment: Precision annealing in controlled atmospheres ensures consistent yield strength and maximum corrosion resistance.
Testing & Inspection Excellence
- Chemical Spectrometry: Precise monitoring of alloying and interstitial elements to guarantee compliance with ASTM and AMS standards.
- Mechanical Testing: Rigorous evaluation of tensile and yield properties at both Room and High Temperatures.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT): 100% inspection ensures zero internal defects, critical for high-pressure chemical and marine systems.
- Microstructure Evaluation: Verification of uniform grain size and absence of impurities for superior fatigue resistance.
Quality Control & Traceability
- Certifications: All manufacturing processes are certified to ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
- Full Traceability: Complete heat-to-batch traceability provided with Mill Test Certificates (MTC) per EN 10204 3.1.
- Standard Compliance: Guarantees compliance with ASTM B348, ASTM B265, ASTM B338, and AMS 4902.
Solving Market Pain Points
- Lead Time: strategic stocking of Grade 2 round bars, plates, and tubes ensures rapid delivery for global industrial projects.
- Consistency: Our integrated production eliminates batch-to-batch performance variance in welding and machining.
- Extreme Environment Failure: Engineered to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in seawater and highly oxidizing chemical media.
Deep Application Insights
- Aerospace: Widely used for airframe parts, ducting, and hydraulic systems where weight-to-strength and corrosion resistance are key.
- Marine: The standard material for seawater cooling, ship piping systems, and offshore oil and gas equipment.
- Precision Engineering: Critical for high-integrity chemical reactors, heat exchangers, and precision surgical instruments.
Product Form & Standard Table
| Product Form | Standard Reference |
|---|---|
| Round Bar / Rod | ASTM B348, ASME SB348 |
| Plate / Sheet / Coil | ASTM B265, ASME SB265 |
| Seamless / Welded Tube | ASTM B338, ASTM B861 |
| Forgings & Rings | ASTM B381, ASME SB381 |
Professional FAQ
Q: Why is Grade 2 called the "workhorse" of the industry?
A: Because it offers the most versatile combination of moderate strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good weldability.
Q: Can Grade 2 titanium be welded?
A: Yes, it is easily weldable using TIG or plasma processes, provided proper inert gas shielding is maintained.
Q: How does Shanghai Hangbo ensure Grade 2 quality?
A: Through double VAR melting and 100% UT testing to ensure every bar and plate meets aerospace and chemical standards.
Q: What is the maximum service temperature for Grade 2?
A: It is typically used up to 350°C (660°F) in oxidizing environments.
Q: Is Grade 2 titanium magnetic?
A: No, it is non-magnetic, making it suitable for sensitive electronic and medical applications.
Q: What is the benefit of AS9100 for Grade 2?
A: It provides aerospace customers with the highest level of assurance regarding process control and product reliability.
