Ti3Al-2.5V tubing offers excellent corrosion resistance to seawater and higher mechanical properties than stainless steels. The Ti-3-2.5 alloy, also known as ASTM Grade 9, is characterized by: Excellent resistance to general corrosion in seawater applicationsHigh mechanical strength, superior strength to weight ratio Resistant to stress corrosion cracking in chloride and sour gas environmentsExcellent resistance to pitting, crevice and erosion corrosion Good formability and weldabilityVery low thermal expansionExcellent fatigue properties from Sandvik's proprietary processing that controls crystal texture Information provided by Sandvik ASTM Grade 9 |