Deep in a petrochemical refinery's high-temperature shell and tube heat exchanger off the Mumbai coast, where hot brine at 250°C eroded Grade 2 titanium foils in under a year via crevice corrosion, engineers switched to a fortified powerhouse: Titanium Grade 12 UNS R53400 ASTM B265 foil.
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Alloyed with molybdenum and nickel, it boosted mechanical stability by 25%, enabling thinner walls, 20% weight reduction, and years of uptime transforming maintenance headaches into reliable performance for the operator. Procurement teams in chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, and power now prioritize it over pure grades for mildly reducing media and elevated temps.
Titanium Grade 12 foil (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni, UNS R53400) delivers enhanced strength (UTS ≥530 MPa) and crevice corrosion resistance in hot brines, outperforming Grade 2 by resisting pitting in fluctuating oxidants/reductants. Its "molybdenum and nickel alloyed Titanium foil for superior strength at 300°C" makes it perfect for "ASTM B265 Grade 12 foil for hot brine service and crevice corrosion protection."
With better fabricability than higher alloys, it suits thin gauges (0.1-0.5mm) for gaskets and shims, offering cost savings over Pd-stabilized grades while matching durability in seawater and acids. For OEMs, its weldability cuts fabrication time by 30%.
Aurico Alloys LLP, premier "Titanium Grade 12 foil supplier in Mumbai for high-temperature shell and tube heat exchangers" and "verified Titanium Grade 12 stockholders in Maharashtra with MTC EN 10204 3.1," supplies affordable, best quality, authentic Titanium Grade 12 UNS R53400 ASTM B265 foil as trusted supplier, stockist, exporter in India to abroad. We aid chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, power industries, and hardware stores with "Titanium Grade 12 shim stock manufacturer in Mumbai for power plant pump repairs."
Specification Overview
| Supplier & Stockist | Aurico Alloys LLP, "UNS R53400 Titanium foil stockist" |
|---|---|
| Grade | Titanium Grade 12 (UNS R53400, Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni) |
| Standards | ASTM B265, ASME SB265, DIN 3.7105 |
| Thickness (Foil) | 0.1mm – 0.5mm ("ASTM B265 Titanium Grade 12 foil 0.1mm to 0.5mm for subsea pressure sensors") |
| Width | Up to 1000mm, custom cut-to-size |
| Finish | Annealed, cold rolled, thin gauge |
| Delivery | Stock, "leading Titanium Grade 12 UNS R53400 foil exporter serving global petrochemical," EN 10204 3.1 MTC |
| Price | INR 4,000 – 8,000 per kg. Indicative USD 47 – 94 per kg; quoted against grade, form, size and quantity. |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Grade | UNS | Werkstoff | ASTM | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti Grade 12 | R53400 | 3.7105 | ASTM B265 | AMS 4978 |
Stock & Product Availability
"High-strength Grade 12 Titanium foil exporter for geothermal energy extraction systems" Aurico stocks "seawater-resistant Titanium Grade 12 foil for offshore marine airframe components" ready for "Titanium Grade 12 foil price per kg in India for industrial condenser plate gaskets."
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance | - |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Iron (Fe) | - | 0.30 |
| Oxygen (O) | - | 0.18 |
| Carbon (C) | - | 0.08 |
| Nitrogen (N) | - | 0.03 |
| Hydrogen (H) | - | 0.015 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value (Annealed) |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 4.52 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | ≥530 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | ≥410 |
| Elongation (%) | ≥15 / 20 |
| Hardness (HB) | ~280 |
| Max Service Temp | 300°C |
"Titanium Grade 12 vs Grade 2 foil comparison for weight reduction in pressure vessels" shows 25% higher strength.
Applications & Benefits
- Chemical: "Thin gauge Titanium Grade 12 foil for chemical anodes and electrolytic cells," mildly reducing media.
- Oil & Gas: Shell & tube exchangers, pressure vessels.
- Marine: "UNS R53400 foil for desalination plants requiring enhanced mechanical stability."
- Pharma: "Custom cut-to-size Titanium Grade 12 foil rolls for specialized pharmaceutical vessels."
- Power: Geothermal systems, condensers.
- Supply: "Titanium Grade 12 shim stock manufacturer in Mumbai."
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Conclusion
Titanium Grade 12 UNS R53400 ASTM B265 foil from Aurico Alloys LLP equips procurement heads, engineers, fabricators, OEMs, and stores with Mo-Ni enhanced resilience superior strength, corrosion protection, and weight savings over Grade 2 for chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, and power challenges. Ready to upgrade your heat exchangers and vessels with Grade 12 excellence?