Summary
Commercially pure titanium is chosen for corrosion resistance; Grade 5 for strength. Both are non-magnetic and both are about 4.4–4.5 g/cm³, so density will separate them from nickel alloys but not from each other.
Melters keep CP and alloyed titanium apart. Vanadium is the quick check. See Titanium Grade 2 scrap and Titanium Grade 5 scrap.
Side by Side
| Titanium Grade 2 | Titanium Grade 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Commercially pure | Alpha-beta alloy |
| Alloying | None (iron about 0.3%) | Aluminium 6%, vanadium 4% |
| Key XRF marker | No alloying elements | Vanadium about 4% |
| Typical service | Heat exchangers, desalination, chemical piping | Aircraft structures, fasteners, risers |
| Common scrap forms | Tube, pipe, plate | Turnings, solids, forgings |
Composition Compared
Nominal compositions compared element by element. Values are the nominal figures from each grade page; change either grade to compare others.
On a handheld XRF: the clearest differences between Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 5 are titanium (99.7% vs 89.75%) and vanadium (0% vs 4%). Light elements such as aluminium, silicon, carbon and nitrogen need a light-element instrument, OES or a laboratory.
On the XRF
Switch the grade to see how the fingerprint changes. See how XRF sorts nickel alloys.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Titanium Grade 2 and Grade 5?
Titanium Grade 2 is commercially pure; Grade 5 is Ti-6Al-4V with about 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. Composition compared, and why scrap is kept apart.
Can Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 5 scrap be mixed?
No. Keep them separate. A remelter needs Titanium Grade 2 and Grade 5 kept apart; a mixed lot is either sent back for sorting or valued at the lower of the two.
What are the UNS numbers of Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 5?
Titanium Grade 2 is UNS R50400 and Titanium Grade 5 is UNS R56400.
Can Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 5 scrap be sold in one lot?
Not without losing value. They differ most in titanium and aluminium, so a melter making either grade wants the other kept out. Mipra Steel buys and sells them as separate lots.
Sources and Review
Composition figures on this page are the nominal values from each grade's own page on this site, where the producer datasheet or standard is named in full. The comparison widget reads the same values. The sources behind the grades are listed below.
- Rolled Alloys, Titanium grades and relative properties: Titanium Grade 2 Buyer, Importer and Exporter, Titanium Grade 5 Buyer, Importer and Exporter
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