- Metals trade experience since 1975
- Focused titanium range covering the grades most commonly specified for chemical and marine service
- Grade-selection guidance based on corrosion media, strength and temperature requirements
- Support for both standard specification supply and drawing-based, project-specific requirements
- Mumbai-based supply operation serving industrial buyers across India and export markets
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Titanium Alloys
Titanium Alloys
Sailesh Metal Corporation supplies commercially pure and near-pure titanium — Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 11 and Grade 12 — in pipe, tube, sheet, plate and fitting forms. These four grades cover the everyday titanium range: from the softest, most formable commercially pure material through to the palladium- and molybdenum-nickel-modified variants developed specifically to hold up in mildly reducing and crevice-prone service where standard commercially pure titanium falls short.
Titanium’s appeal across chemical, marine and process industries comes down to a self-healing, tenacious oxide film that gives it corrosion resistance rivalling far more expensive nickel alloys, combined with a strength-to-weight ratio that outperforms stainless steel — all of which our team can help match against your specific media and service conditions.
Quick Overview
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Requirement |
Available Range / Details |
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Grades Offered |
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 11 and Grade 12 (unalloyed and near-unalloyed titanium) |
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Product Forms |
Sheets, plates and coil; pipes and tubes; round bars; fittings and flanges; fasteners and welding consumables on request |
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Governing Standards |
ASTM B265 (sheet/plate/strip), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar), B381 (forgings/fittings) |
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Delivery Condition |
Annealed, in seamless or welded pipe form as applicable to grade and size |
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Documentation |
Material Test Certificate, chemical and mechanical test reports, subject to order terms and material availability |
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Customisation |
Supply against standard sizes or customer drawings, based on grade, dimension and end-use application |
Grades Supplied
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Grade |
Type |
Key Distinguishing Feature |
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Grade 1 |
Commercially pure (CP) titanium |
Softest, most ductile CP grade; lowest strength, highest formability |
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Grade 2 |
Commercially pure (CP) titanium |
Most widely used CP grade; balanced strength and corrosion resistance |
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Grade 11 |
Palladium-stabilised CP titanium |
Grade 1 base with added palladium for improved crevice/reducing-acid resistance |
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Grade 12 |
Titanium-molybdenum-nickel alloy |
Grade 2-level strength with improved crevice corrosion resistance and elevated-temperature capability |
Grade-Wise Details
Grade 1
Grade 1 is the softest and most ductile commercially pure titanium available, carrying the lowest levels of oxygen and iron of the CP grades — which is exactly what gives it such easy formability and cold-working characteristics. Corrosion resistance is excellent in oxidising and mildly reducing media, though its low strength means it’s chosen more for fabrication ease and chemical resistance than for load-bearing duty.
Reaches for it: deep-drawn or heavily formed components, cladding, heat-exchanger tubing, and applications where weldability and ductility matter more than mechanical strength.
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Specification |
Detail |
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Type |
Commercially pure (CP) titanium — Grade 1 |
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Composition Highlights |
O 0.18% max | Fe 0.20% max | C 0.08% max | N 0.03% max | H 0.015% max | Ti balance |
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Indicative Mechanical Properties |
Tensile strength 240 MPa min | Yield strength 170 MPa min | High elongation, low hardness |
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Governing Standards |
ASTM B265 (sheet/plate), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar), B381 (forgings) |
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Typical Applications |
Chemical processing equipment, marine components, heat exchangers, medical devices, architectural cladding |
Grade 2
Grade 2 is the workhorse of the titanium world — it holds noticeably higher strength than Grade 1 while retaining good ductility and weldability, and its corrosion resistance across chloride, seawater and oxidising acid environments is what has made it the default choice across chemical, marine and desalination projects for decades. If a project simply calls for “titanium” without further qualification, it’s usually Grade 2 that’s intended.
Reaches for it: desalination plants, seawater piping and heat exchangers, chemical process equipment, marine components and general industrial fabrication.
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Specification |
Detail |
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Type |
Commercially pure (CP) titanium — Grade 2 |
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Composition Highlights |
O 0.25% max | Fe 0.30% max | C 0.08% max | N 0.03% max | H 0.015% max | Ti balance |
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Indicative Mechanical Properties |
Tensile strength 345 MPa min | Yield strength 275 MPa min |
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Governing Standards |
ASTM B265 (sheet/plate), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar), B381 (forgings) |
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Typical Applications |
Desalination and seawater systems, chemical process piping and vessels, marine hardware, heat exchangers |
Grade 11
Grade 11 takes the soft, highly formable Grade 1 base and adds a small, deliberate palladium addition. That single change materially improves resistance to crevice corrosion and attack in mildly reducing acid environments — conditions where standard Grade 1 or 2 titanium can be vulnerable — while keeping the same low-strength, highly ductile mechanical character as Grade 1.
Reaches for it: chemical processing equipment handling dilute hydrochloric or sulphuric acid, crevice-prone joints and welds in reducing-acid service, and applications upgraded from Grade 1 specifically for corrosion performance.
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Specification |
Detail |
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Type |
Palladium-stabilised commercially pure titanium (Grade 1 base) |
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Composition Highlights |
Pd 0.12–0.25% | O 0.18% max | Fe 0.20% max | C 0.08% max | Ti balance |
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Indicative Mechanical Properties |
Comparable to Grade 1 — low strength, high ductility and formability |
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Governing Standards |
ASTM B265 (sheet/plate), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar), B381 (forgings) |
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Typical Applications |
Chemical processing in mildly reducing acid media, crevice-prone equipment, upgraded Grade 1 replacement service |
Grade 12
Grade 12 combines a small molybdenum and nickel addition with the commercially pure titanium base, lifting strength to close to Grade 2 levels while adding meaningfully better crevice corrosion resistance and elevated-temperature capability. It’s often positioned as a more affordable step up from standard CP titanium where Grade 7’s palladium-driven corrosion performance isn’t strictly necessary, but Grade 2 alone doesn’t quite cover the service conditions.
Reaches for it: heat exchangers and process equipment operating at moderately elevated temperature, crevice-prone joints in mildly aggressive media, and projects seeking a cost-effective alternative to Grade 7.
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Specification |
Detail |
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Type |
Titanium-molybdenum-nickel alloy |
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Composition Highlights |
Mo 0.20–0.40% | Ni 0.60–0.90% | O 0.25% max | Fe 0.30% max | Ti balance |
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Indicative Mechanical Properties |
Tensile strength 345 MPa min | Yield strength 275 MPa min, with improved elevated-temperature strength retention |
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Governing Standards |
ASTM B265 (sheet/plate), B337/B338 (pipe/tube), B348 (bar), B381 (forgings) |
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Typical Applications |
Heat exchangers, moderately elevated-temperature process equipment, crevice-prone service as a cost-effective alternative to Grade 7 |
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Industries & Applications Served
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Why Choose Sailesh Metal Corporation
- Metals trade experience since 1975
- Nickel alloy range spanning heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant and high-strength grades under one roof
- Support for both standard specification supply and drawing-based, project-specific requirements
- Grade-selection guidance based on temperature, chemical exposure and mechanical duty
- Mumbai-based supply operation serving industrial buyers across India and export markets
- Capacity to support large-volume project requirements alongside smaller trade quantities
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How to Send an Enquiry
Share the following details so our team can quote accurately:
- Grade required: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 11 or Grade 12
- Product form: sheet/plate, pipe/tube, bar or fitting
- Size, thickness or schedule, and quantity required
- Applicable standard and product condition
- Application details such as media, temperature and industry, where available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 titanium?
- Grade 1 has lower oxygen and iron content, making it softer and more ductile but lower in strength. Grade 2 has slightly higher oxygen and iron content, giving it noticeably higher strength while retaining good formability and weldability.
- When should I choose Grade 11 over Grade 1?
- Grade 11 adds a palladium addition to the Grade 1 base specifically to improve resistance to crevice corrosion and attack in mildly reducing acid environments, without changing the low-strength, highly formable character of Grade 1.
- How does Grade 12 compare to Grade 7?
- Both are corrosion-enhanced titanium grades, but Grade 7 uses a palladium addition while Grade 12 uses molybdenum and nickel. Grade 12 is generally a more cost-effective option where Grade 7's specific corrosion performance isn't required.
- Do you supply titanium in welded or seamless pipe form?
- Both forms can be supplied depending on grade, size and application requirements — share your specification and we will confirm availability.
- Do you provide Material Test Certificates with titanium supply?
- Yes. Material Test Certificates, along with chemical and mechanical test reports, can be provided as per order terms and material availability.