Titanium Grade 5 – High-Strength Alloy for Demanding Environments
Ti-6Al-4V (UNS R56400) is the most commonly used titanium alloy worldwide, offering an optimal balance of strength, corrosion resistance, weldability, and weight savings. Advanced Hermetic Solutions leverages Titanium Grade 5 in sealed components designed to perform under extreme pressure, vibration, and temperature conditions.
Material Properties
- Composition: ~90% Ti, 6% Al, 4% V
- Density: 4.43 – 4.50 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 1604 – 1660°C
- Thermal Conductivity: 6.7 – 7.5 W/m·K
- Modulus of Elasticity: 110 – 120 GPa
- Ultimate Strength: 900 – 1200 MPa
- Yield Strength: 830 – 1100 MPa
- Elongation: 10 – 14%
- Hardness: 36 – 41 HRC
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent in saline, oxidizing, and chloride-rich environments
Applications in Hermetic Engineering
Aerospace & Satellite Systems
Lightweight strength and fatigue resistance make Grade 5 ideal for aerospace-grade sealed enclosures and high-altitude sensor housings.
Medical Implants & Diagnostics
Biocompatible and MRI-compatible, Ti-6Al-4V is widely used in implantable electronics and surgical-grade housing designs.
Defense-Grade Connectors
Used in vibration-resistant hermetic connectors, military-grade transducer housings, and high-pressure feedthroughs.
Energy & Subsea Systems
Performs under deep-sea or geothermal stress in hermetically sealed electrical and instrumentation devices.
Thermal Vacuum Applications
Stable mechanical performance under thermal cycles and vacuum makes it ideal for space systems and fusion R&D equipment.
High-Cycle Sensor Assemblies
Grade 5 titanium supports repetitive thermal and mechanical loads while maintaining seal integrity in precision sensors.
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