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Aluminum		3 - 4
Carbon		0.05 max
Chromium		5.5 - 6.5
Iron		0.03 max
Molybdenum		3.5 - 4.5
Nitrogen		0.03 max
Oxygen		0.14 max
Titanium		Balance
Vanadium		7.5 - 8.5
Zirconium		3.5 - 4.5

Principal Design Features		This beta alloy is similar in performance to 13-11-3, but is easier to melt. It is mainly available in bar and wire forms. Beta Transus (F +/- 25) 1460

Applications		Commonly employed in a variety of spring and fastener applications. Also found in tubulars in oil and gas wells.

Machinability		As a family, titanium and its alloys have developed a mystique as a nightmare to machine. This is simply not the case. Experienced operators have compared its characteristics to those found in 316 stainless steel. Recommended practice includes high coolant flow(to offset the material's low thermal conductivity), slow speeds and relatively high feed rates. Tooling should be tungsten carbide designations C1-C4 or cobalt type high speed tools.

Forming		May be hot or cold formed using hydropress, power brake, stretch or drop hammer methods. Similar in characteristics to 300 series stainless steels.

Forging		Rough work can be performed at 900 C (1650 F), while finishing operations should be performed at 843 C (1550 F).

Hot Working		Hot forming will reduce both the springback and required forming forces, and will increase the overall ductility of the material.

Cold Working		The cold work characteristics of this material is similar to that of a moderately tempered austenitic stainless steel. In multiple cold forming operations, intermediate stress relief is recommended to prevent tearing or other material damage. Post-work annealing is required to reattain optimum performance characteristics.

Annealing		Heat to 704 C (1300 F),hold for 2 hours follow by air cooling. For intermediate stress relieving, heat to 482-538 C(900-1000 F) and hold for 45 minutes.

Other Physical Props		Beta Transus (F +/- 25) 1460

Physical Data : [top]

Density (lb / cu. in.)	0.174
Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F - [32-212 Deg F])	0.125
Melting Point (Deg F)	3000
Modulus of Elasticity Tension	15

Form		Plate
Condition		Heat treated 1600F 1 Hr AC+ 925 F 8 Hrs
Temper		70
Tensile Strength		180
Yield Strength		170
Elongation		8
Form		Sheet
Condition		Heat treated 1600F 1 Hr AC+ 925 F 8 Hrs
Temper		70
Tensile Strength		180
Yield Strength		170
Elongation		6
Form		Sheet
Condition		Solution Annealed & Aged
Temper		70
Tensile Strength		170
Yield Strength		160
Elongation		6
Form		Sheet
Condition		Test Specimen Annealed
Temper		70
Form		Sheet
Condition		Test Specimen Annealed
Temper		600
Form		Sheet
Condition		Test Specimen Annealed
Temper		800
Tensile Strength		145
Yield Strength		125
Elongation		10
Form		Sheet
Condition		Test Specimen Annealed
Temper		1000
Tensile Strength		125
Yield Strength		110