9.5mm Dia Titanium Grade 5 Round bar

Ti Grade 5 Rod / Round Bar , annealed
TITANIUM (Ti6Al4V) ASTMB348 GR5
UNS R56400, DIN/Werkstoff Nr 3.7165
Titanium Grade 5 round bars refer to the common Ti-6Al-4V (Titanium Aluminium Vanadium Alloy) alloy, offering an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, making it crucial for aerospace, medical (implants), marine, and chemical processing industries.
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Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) rods are the "workhorse" of the titanium industry, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. Unlike commercially pure grades, Grade 5 can be heat-treated to further increase its mechanical properties.

Below are the primary applications for Grade 5 titanium rods categorized by industry:
1. Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace is the largest consumer of Grade 5 rods due to the critical need for materials that are both light and structurally robust.

    High-Strength Fasteners: Used to manufacture bolts, nuts, and rivets that hold aircraft airframes and engines together.

    Engine Components: Machined into compressor blades, discs, and hubs for jet engines.

    Actuators and Landing Gear: Rods are used for landing gear components and hydraulic actuator pistons that require high fatigue strength.

2. Medical and Biomedical

In the medical field, a specialized version known as Grade 5 ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) is typically used for its superior biocompatibility.

    Orthopedic Implants: Machined into bone screws, spinal fixation rods, and joint replacement components (hips and knees).

    Dental Implants: Used as the primary material for dental posts and abutments because it integrates well with bone (osseointegration).

    Surgical Instruments: Ideal for lightweight, non-magnetic tools like forceps and retractors that must withstand frequent sterilization.

3. Energy and Marine

Grade 5 rods perform exceptionally well in "sour" and high-pressure environments.

    Subsea Oil & Gas: Used for downhole tools, offshore connectors, and deep-sea pressure housings.

    Marine Hardware: Propeller shafts and rigging components for high-speed vessels and luxury yachts where saltwater corrosion is a constant threat.

4. High-Performance Automotive

    Engine Internals: Machined into connecting rods, valve retainers, and rocker arms to reduce reciprocating mass and increase RPM limits.

    Suspension and Chassis: Used for wheel bolts, lug nuts, and specialized suspension linkages in Formula 1 and high-end performance vehicles.