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This means titanium can be used as a replacement for steel¡ªa major benefit, as it is 45% lighter than steel. It is twice as strong as aluminum and 60% denser.
Pure titanium is available in various grades for specific applications. Titanium CP4, aka Grade 1, is the softest grade and has the highest ductility, toughness and corrosion resistance. Popular in the construction, automotive, medical and process industries due to its cold forming properties and excellent weldability. This grade is available in bar, flange, plate, wire and forging. Titanium is excellent at resisting corrosion because oxygen molecules combine with titanium to form titanium oxide. This titanium dioxide layer is passive and very tough, which means it doesn’t flake off like rust on steel, and it resists chemical attack from things like chlorine compounds.