Amid a nuclear reactor overhaul, components warped under prolonged 500°C exposure, compromising safety and delaying recommissioning for months. Engineers turned to Titanium Grade 6 Foil UNS R54520 ASTM B265 Ti-5Al-2.5Sn from Aurico Alloys LLP, leveraging its exceptional creep resistance up to 427°C and weldability, stabilizing operations without failure .
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Titanium Grade 6 foil (Ti-5Al-2.5Sn, UNS R54520, ASTM B265) is an alpha alloy optimized for elevated temperatures, delivering tensile strength 900-1000 MPa with superior oxidation resistance to 650°C (1200°F) versus Grade 5's limits, plus excellent weldability for complex assemblies . Thin gauge 0.1mm to 1mm foils suit jet engine compressor housings where creep and fatigue dominate .
Aurico Alloys LLP, Titanium Grade 6 foil supplier in Mumbai, offers affordable, authentic stock as trusted supplier, stockist, and exporter of Titanium Grade 6 UNS R54520 ASTM B265 for chemical, oil & gas, marine, pharma, power industries, and hardware stores with verified MTC EN 10204/3.1. Ideal for nuclear reactor components requiring thermal stability.
Excelling over Grade 5 in weldability (no cracking post-weld) and creep resistance for airframe skins, Grade 6 supports high-velocity gas heat shields and distillation in pharma/chemical . Custom solutions empower fabricators.
Specification Overview
| Supplier & Stockist | Aurico Alloys LLP - Titanium Grade 6 foil supplier in Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Grade | Ti-5Al-2.5Sn Grade 6 (UNS R54520, ASTM B265) |
| Standards | ASTM B265, AMS 4910/4914, MIL-T-9046 |
| Thickness Range | 0.1mm – 1mm (foil/shim) |
| Width/Length | Custom rolls, cut-to-size up to 3000mm |
| Finish | Annealed, pickled, weldable strips |
| Delivery | Ti-5Al-2.5Sn foil price per kg in India, exporter abroad |
Equivalent Grades & Standards
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| UNS number | R54520 |
Identifiers and physical constants for Titanium Grade 6. A dash means no such designation is published for this grade.
Stock & Product Availability
UNS R54520 Titanium foil stockist for aerospace stator housings, ASTM B265 Titanium Grade 6 foil exporter for high-temperature airframe skins stocked by Aurico Alloys LLP . Weldable Titanium Grade 6 foil strips for aircraft assemblies, Titanium Grade 6 shim stock manufacturer in Mumbai .
Chemical Composition
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | — | 0.08 |
| Oxygen (O) | — | 0.20 |
| Nitrogen (N) | — | 0.03 |
| Hydrogen (H) | — | 0.015 (product analysis - ingot analysis for all other elements) |
| Iron (Fe) | — | 0.50 |
| Aluminium (Al) | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Tin (Sn) | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Other elements (each) | — | 0.1 |
| Other elements (total) | — | 0.4 |
| Titanium (Ti) | — | Balance (determined by difference) |
Composition limits for Titanium Grade 6. These are specification limits for the grade, not measured values for a lot; the mill test certificate supplied with your order states the actual analysis.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 4.62 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 900-1000 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 830 |
| Elongation (%) | 10-15 |
| Oxidation Resistance | To 650°C (1200°F) |
| Creep Resistance | To 427°C (800°F) |
Titanium Grade 6 vs Grade 5 foil comparison: Superior weldability and creep resistance for sustained high-temp service.
Applications & Benefits
- Aerospace: Titanium Grade 6 foil supplier in Mumbai for jet engine compressor housings
- Energy: High-temperature Titanium Grade 6 foil for industrial steam turbine blades, power plant maintenance
- Nuclear: UNS R54520 foil for nuclear reactor components thermal stability
- Chemical/Pharma: Corrosion resistant Ti-5Al-2.5Sn foil for distillation
- Marine: ASTM B265 Grade 6 Titanium foil heat shields
- Precision: Thin gauge Titanium Grade 6 foil 0.1mm to 1mm aerospace shims, custom UNS R54520 defense rolls
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Conclusion
Aurico Alloys LLP Titanium Grade 6 UNS R54520 ASTM B265 Ti-5Al-2.5Sn foil excels in high-temp, weldable applications for aerospace, energy, nuclear, chemical, and pharma, outperforming alternatives in creep and stability. Leading Titanium Grade 6 exporter from India supports global MRO. Will Titanium Grade 6 foil secure your high-performance needs?