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Ti Grade C-2 — Unalloyed titanium casting grade

Designation

Grade
Ti Grade C-2
UNS
R52550
Standard
ASTM B367
Density
≈ 4.51 g/cm³
Usual delivery condition
As agreed per specification

Chemical composition

ElementMass fraction, %
O≤ 0.40
Fe≤ 0.20
C≤ 0.10
N≤ 0.05
H≤ 0.015
Tibal.

Main elements only. Phosphorus, sulphur and residual-element limits are specified in the standard and are not reproduced here.

Mechanical properties

ConditionTensile strength Rm, min. (MPa)Yield strength Rp0.2, min. (MPa)Elongation, min. (%)
As agreed per specification34527515

Minimum values (or ranges) for separately cast test bars as specified in ASTM B367.

Characteristics

Corrosion and oxidation behaviour
Very good resistance in seawater and chloride-bearing media
Weldability
Requires inert-gas shielding and specialised procedures
Machinability
Difficult; rigid set-ups, low cutting speeds or grinding
Typical applications
Chemical processing Marine Pumps Valves

International cross-reference

SystemDesignationRelationship
UNS (wrought)R50400 (Grade 2)Comparable properties

Casting and processing considerations

A brittle oxygen-enriched surface layer (alpha case) forms where metal and shell react and is normally removed by chemical milling. Hot isostatic pressing is widely specified to close internal shrinkage. Titanium casting is a specialised capability; availability, qualification and inspection scope must be confirmed for each project.

Reference data compiled from the cited standards for orientation. Always work from the current edition of the governing specification; values are not a guaranteed LOSTWAX delivery specification.

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