scope:

Form

This specification covers one grade of commercially-pure titanium in the form of bars, wire, forgings, flash welded rings, up to 4.000 inches (101.60 mm), inclusive, in nominal diameter or least distance between parallel sides, and stock for forging or flash welded rings.

Application

These products have been used typically for parts requiring high corrosion resistance and moderate strength up to 400 °F (204 °C), and oxidation resistance up to 600 °F (316 °C), but usage is not limited to such applications.

Classification

Melting Practice

Product covered by this specification is classified by melting practice as follows:

Type 1 - Multiple melted with at least one of the melting cycles under vacuum.

Type 2 - Electron beam cold hearth or plasma arc cold heath melted.

Unless a specific type is ordered, either type may be supplied.

Ultrasonic Inspection

Product covered by this specification is classified by test requirements as follows:

Class 1 - Ultrasonic inspection is not required.

Class 2 - Product shall be ultrasonically inspected (see 3.6.2).

Class 1 may be provided unless Class 2 is specified.