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TA10 /Gr12 Titanium Alloy Rod (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni) Product Introduction and Applications

I. Product Introduction
TA10 (corresponding to US standard Gr.12) is a near-α type corrosion-resistant titanium alloy with a nominal composition of Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni, specifically developed to improve the crevice corrosion resistance of pure titanium.

1. Chemical Composition (GB/T 3620.1)

2. Core Characteristics
Excellent Corrosion Resistance: In high-temperature chloride, wet chlorine, organic acid, and weak reducing acid environments, its resistance to crevice corrosion and pitting corrosion is far superior to that of industrial pure titanium (TA1/TA2), approaching the level of TA9 (Ti-0.2Pd).

Mechanical Properties (Bars, Annealed, GB/T 2965)

Tensile Strength ≥ 485 MPa

Yield Strength ≥ 345 MPa

Elongation ≥ 18%

Hardness: HB 180~215

Density: 4.51~4.54 g/cm³ (Lightweight and High Strength)

Processability: Good plasticity, excellent weldability, cold and hot working similar to pure titanium, easy to forge, roll, and cut.

3. Production Standards and Specifications

Standards: National Standard GB/T 2965, American Standard ASTM B348

Common Specifications: Diameter Φ6mm ~ Φ200mm+, length customized as needed

Supply Condition: Annealed (M)

II. Application Scope

TA10 titanium bars are mainly used in industrial fields with strong corrosion, high temperature, and high long-term reliability requirements.

1. Chemical and Petrochemical Industries (Core Applications)

Corrosion-resistant structural components: heat exchangers, reactors, agitator shafts, towers, pipes, flanges, valves

Operating conditions: acetic acid, PTA, wet chlorine, high-temperature chlorides, sulfur-containing wastewater, weak reducing acids

Case studies: Bayer process alumina leaching equipment, key components of polyester (PTA) units

2. Energy and Power

Nuclear Power: reactor core supports, heat exchanger tube sheets, seawater desalination systems

Thermal/Nuclear Power: flue gas desulfurization (FGD), condensers, seawater cooling systems

Oil and Gas: deep well extraction, subsea pipelines, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) environmental components (compliant with NACE standards)

3. Marine Engineering
Seawater desalination, offshore platforms, ships, submersibles: seawater corrosion-resistant structural components

Resistant to chloride ions, marine atmosphere, and biofouling corrosion

4. Metallurgy and Hydrometallurgy
Cathode rollers, conductive rods, and tank linings for non-ferrous metal (copper, nickel, zinc) electrolysis and hydrometallurgy
Resistant to high temperatures, high concentrations of acids, and heavy metal ion corrosion

5. Light Industry, Pharmaceuticals, and Environmental Protection
Food and pharmaceutical equipment: heat exchangers, fermenters, pipelines (hygienic grade, non-toxic)
Environmental protection: corrosion-resistant components for wastewater treatment, waste incineration, and desulfurization and denitrification devices
6. Medical Devices
Implants and surgical instruments: orthopedic implants, orthopedic instruments, dental components
Advantages: excellent biocompatibility, resistance to body fluid corrosion, non-magnetic, lightweight
III. Summary
TA10 titanium rods are a high-performance, medium-to-high strength corrosion-resistant titanium alloy with excellent cost-effectiveness. Alloyed with trace amounts of Mo and Ni, it exhibits superior performance in high-temperature chloride and crevice corrosion environments. It has good machinability and weldability and is widely used in harsh conditions such as chemical, nuclear power, marine, metallurgical, and medical applications. It is an ideal material to replace pure titanium, high-alloy stainless steel, and some precious metal alloys.

Quality Control and Testing

Each product undergoes rigorous inspection before shipment:

Dimensional Inspection: Precise measurement of thickness, length, and width

Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property Analysis: Third-party testing reports

Surface Inspection: Visual and microscopic inspection for defects

Ultrasonic Testing: Detection of internal defects

Why Choose Us

Technology and Quality: Located in Baoji, China's Titanium Valley, we possess professional production technology and extensive experience in non-ferrous metal manufacturing.

Global Coverage: We provide consistently high-quality products to customers in Australia, South Korea, Germany, the USA, the UK, Malaysia, and the Middle East.

Quality Commitment: We never compromise on quality and are responsible for every product we manufacture.

Technical Support: We have professional personnel overseeing the entire process from raw materials to finished products!

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