Pure Titanium
Updated : Oct. 22, 2025As an expert with many years of experience in non-ferrous metal processing
Chalco Titanium leverages advanced titanium fabrication technologies to continuously provide high-performance titanium materials to customers worldwide.
Our Commercially Pure Titanium (CP Ti) series is renowned for its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high reliability, with wide applications in chemical, marine, aerospace, and medical industries. If your project requires CP Ti, feel free to contact us—we provide specification selection, fast quotations, and sample support to help ensure the smooth execution of your project.
What is commercially pure titanium (CP Ti)?
Commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) refers to titanium with a content of over 99%, containing almost no alloying elements. Its properties mainly depend on the control of trace impurities such as oxygen and iron, which determine the strength and ductility of different grades. Grade 1 offers the highest ductility, Grade 2 provides the most balanced overall performance, while Grades 3 and 4 deliver higher strength.
Compared with titanium alloys, CP Ti has several irreplaceable advantages:
- Titanium content ≥99% forms a stable titanium dioxide passive film that self-heals, providing superior corrosion resistance in seawater, chloride, and acidic or alkaline environments.
- Virtually free of alloying elements, it does not release harmful ions, ensuring long-term safety in contact with the human body; its biocompatibility is superior to titanium alloys.
- Low impurity content and high ductility make CP Ti easier to process and weld, suitable for manufacturing complex components.
- Low density (only 4.51 g/cm³) allows for lightweight structures without compromising sufficient mechanical strength.
Thanks to these properties, CP Ti is widely used in chemical equipment, seawater desalination, aerospace structures, medical implants, and energy engineering, making it a critical material in modern high-end manufacturing.
Overview of commercially pure titanium grades
Commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) is mainly divided into four grades: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4. The differences among them primarily arise from varying oxygen and iron content, which directly affect the material’s strength and ductility.
Grade 1 titanium
UNS: R50250
Lowest strength, but excellent ductility and outstanding corrosion resistance.
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Grade 2 titanium
UNS: R50400
Offers higher strength than Grade 1 while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance; the most widely used commercially pure titanium.
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UNS: R50550
Further increased strength, with slightly reduced formability and ductility.
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Grade 4 titanium
UNS: R50700
Highest strength among commercially pure titanium grades, commonly used in aerospace and high-pressure equipment.
Contact us nowHighest strength among commercially pure titanium grades, commonly used in aerospace and high-pressure equipment.
All four grades of commercially pure titanium share common properties such as light weight, non-magnetic behavior, and biocompatibility, but their application focus differs. Grade 1 is more suitable for chemical and medical uses, Grade 2 is the most common engineering material, while Grades 3 and 4 are mainly used in industries with higher strength requirements.
Standards and specifications for commercially pure titanium
| ASTM B265 | ASTM B337 | ASTM B338 |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM B348 | ASTM B367 | ASTM B381 |
| ASTM F67 | ASTM F467 | ASTM F468 |
These standards are the general base standards for commercially pure titanium grades 1–4, with distinctions made for the chemical composition and mechanical properties of each grade.
Grade 1 titanium
Grade 1 titanium is the softest and most ductile grade of commercially pure titanium (CP Ti). With the lowest oxygen content, it offers excellent formability and outstanding corrosion resistance, making it especially suitable for highly corrosive environments such as chemical and marine applications.
Standards:
AMS 4940, AMS-T-9046J CP4, AMS-T-9046B CP4, MIL-T-9046J CP4, Germany WS 3.7024, Germany WS 3.7025, France T35 – CP Grade 11
Chemical composition
| Element | Maximum Content |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.03 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.2 |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.18 |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
Typical mechanical properties of grade 1 titanium (annealed condition)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, min | 240 MPa [35 ksi] |
| Yield Strength, min | 170 MPa [25 ksi] |
| Elongation, min | 24% |
Applications
- Chemical industry: Used for reactor vessels, pipelines, and heat exchanger linings to resist corrosion from acids, alkalis, and chlorides.
- Marine engineering: Seawater desalination equipment and ship components.
- Medical field: Casings for pacemakers and orthopedic implants.
- Electroplating and surface treatment: Used as anode material with excellent resistance to chloride corrosion.
Grade 1 titanium products
Grade 2 pure titanium
Grade 2 titanium is the most widely used grade of commercially pure titanium (CP Ti). While maintaining excellent corrosion resistance, it offers higher strength than Grade 1, making it suitable for chemical, marine, aerospace, and general industrial applications.
Standards and specifications:
TA1,TA2,TA3,TA4,TA5,IMI 125,AMS 4902,AMS 4941,AMS 4942,AMS-T-9046J CP3,AMS-T-9046B CP3,AMS 4951 Welding Wire,WS 3.7034,WS 3.7035,T40,T40-AIR 9182
Chemical composition
| Element | Maximum Content |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.03 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.3 |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.25 |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
Mechanical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, min | 345 MPa [50 ksi] |
| Yield Strength, min | 275 MPa [40 ksi] |
| Elongation, min | 20% |
Applications
- Chemical industry: Used in heat exchangers, condensers, pressure vessels, and piping systems, resistant to corrosion from acids, alkalis, and chlorides.
- Marine engineering: Widely used in seawater desalination plants, ship pipelines, and pump bodies.
- Aerospace: Used for non-load-bearing structural components, hydraulic piping, and fittings.
- Electroplating and surface treatment: Used for plating fixtures and anode materials.
- Industrial manufacturing: Used for fasteners, machinery parts, and supports.
Grade 2 titanium products
Grade 2 Titanium Sheet & Plate
Grade 2 Titanium Tube
Grade 2 Titanium Bar
Grade 2 Titanium Square Bar
Grade 2 Titanium Flat Bar
Grade 2 Titanium Wire
Grade 2 Welding Wire
Grade 2 Titanium Plate for Marine
Grade 2 Titanium Tube for Heat Exchangers
Grade 3 pure titanium
Grade 3 titanium belongs to the commercially pure titanium (CP Ti) series. It offers higher strength than Grade 2 while still maintaining good corrosion resistance. With a balanced combination of strength and workability, it is commonly used in industrial applications that require higher strength.
Standards and specifications:
MSRR 8608,DTD 5003,DTD 5023,AMS 4900,AMS-T-9046 CP2,MIL-T-9046J CP2,WS 3.7054,WS 3.7055,T50 – CP Grade 3
Chemical composition
| Element | Maximum Content |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.05 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.3 |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.35 |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
Mechanical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, min | 450 MPa [65 ksi] |
| Yield Strength, min | 380 MPa [55 ksi] |
| Elongation, min | 18% |
Applications
- Chemical equipment: Heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
- Industrial manufacturing: Components requiring higher strength than Grade 2.
- Energy engineering: Heat exchange parts and electrolytic equipment.
Grade 4 titanium
Grade 4 pure titanium is the highest-strength grade of commercially pure titanium, combining excellent corrosion resistance with outstanding mechanical properties. It is especially suitable for industries where both strength and durability are critical.
Standards and specifications:
TA6,TA7,TA8,TA9,AMS 4901,AMS-T-9046 CP1,AMS 4921,MIL-T-9046J CP1,AMS-T-9047 CP70,MIL-T-9047G CP70,WS 3.7064,WS 3.7065,T60 – CP Grade 4
Chemical composition
| Element | Maximum Content |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.05 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 |
| Hydrogen (H) | 0.015 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.5 |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.4 |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance |
Mechanical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, min | 550 MPa [80 ksi] |
| Yield Strength, min | 483 MPa [70 ksi] |
| Elongation, min | 15% |
Applications
- Aerospace: Used for non-load-bearing structural components that require high strength.
- Medical industry: Suitable for orthopedic implants and dental instruments.
- High-pressure equipment: Pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
- Marine engineering: Deep-sea components and pump bodies.
Why choose Chalco Titanium?
Chalco Titanium focuses on the development and supply of commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy materials, offering products including plates, bars, tubes, wires, forgings, and custom components. With advanced melting, forging, extrusion, and precision machining equipment, we ensure consistent product quality and strict compliance with international standards such as ASTM, AMS, and ISO.
Comprehensive product range
Chalco Titanium offers a full range of products from commercially pure titanium (Grades 1–4) to titanium alloys (Grades 5, 7, 9, 23, etc.), including plates, bars, tubes, wires, forgings, and custom components. We can meet customer requirements for both standard specifications and special sizes or structural parts.
International certification and quality assurance
The company is certified under international quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and PED. EN 10204 3.1/3.2 inspection reports can be provided upon request. All materials undergo ultrasonic testing (UT), X-ray inspection, chemical composition analysis, and mechanical property testing to ensure compliance with ASTM, AMS, ISO, and other standards.
Strong processing capability
Equipped with 4000-ton and 8000-ton forging lines, multiple large-scale extrusion lines, and five-axis CNC machining centers, we can produce plates with thicknesses of 0.5 mm–200 mm, bars with diameters of 3 mm–600 mm, and tubes with outer diameters of 6 mm–1200 mm in large volumes.
Fast delivery and inventory support
We maintain stock of commonly used grades such as Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5, and Grade 23, supporting both small-sample orders and large-volume supply. Standard stock delivery is 7–10 days, while customized orders are fulfilled within 3–4 weeks, significantly shortening customer procurement cycles.
Technical support and solutions
Our engineering team has over 15 years of experience in titanium applications and provides full-process support, including material selection, welding guidance, and surface treatment solutions (such as pickling, polishing, and anodizing), helping customers achieve optimal performance in chemical, marine, aerospace, and medical industries.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for commercially pure titanium?
Standard specifications of commercially pure titanium products usually support small-batch orders, with MOQs ranging from a few kilograms to several tens of kilograms. Special sizes or customized products may require higher quantities. The exact MOQ can be adjusted flexibly according to customer requirements.
Can you provide titanium samples?
Chalco Titanium can provide small-size samples (such as plate slices, short bar segments, or titanium wire coils) for testing and verification. Some samples may be offered for free, with shipping costs borne by the customer. Click "Contact Us” to request free samples.
What is the price of commercially pure titanium?
The price of titanium varies depending on the grade (Grades 1–4), product form (plate, bar, tube, wire), processing methods, and market conditions. Actual quotations depend on size, tolerance, and order quantity. We recommend submitting an inquiry


