Introduction
Gr1 titanium welding wire is a commercially pure titanium wire that contains a minimum of 99% titanium. It is the softest and most ductile grade of titanium, making it easy to form into different shapes and sizes.
This pure titanium wire is typically produced by a cold drawing process, which involves pulling the wire through a series of dies to reduce its diameter.
Gr1 titanium is an important material in the chemical industry. Its excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability make it ideal for manufacturing and maintaining chemical processing equipment that operates in harsh environments.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Titanium Welding Wire |
| Grade | Gr1, Gr2, Gr3, Gr5, Gr7, Gr9, Gr12, Gr23 |
| Standard | ASTM B348, ASTM SB348, ASTM B863 |
| Size | Diameter 0.1 mm – 6 mm |
| Surface | Pickling, Polished |
| Technical Process | Rolled |
| Application | Aerospace, Chemical Industry |
| Grade | N | C | H | Fe | O | Al | V | Ti | Other (Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gr1 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.015 | 0.18 | 0.20 | — | — | Balance | 0.4 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (min) | Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr1 | 35 ksi (240 MPa) | 25 ksi (170 MPa) | 24 |
Chemical Equipment Manufacturing
Used in the production of reactors, heaters, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. These components often operate under high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive conditions, requiring materials like Gr1 titanium with excellent corrosion resistance and stability.
Welding and Maintenance of Titanium Equipment
Due to the difficulty of welding titanium, high-purity Gr1 titanium welding wire is necessary for connecting or repairing Gr2 titanium equipment and other titanium alloy structures.