Grade 9 Titanium Rod
Grade 9 Titanium Rod supplied to the specified dimensions, condition, tolerance, inspection and material-traceability requirements for industrial procurement.
- Material
- Titanium Grade 9 / Ti-3Al-2.5V / UNS R56320
- Standard
- ASTM B348 / ASME SB348
- Product Form
- Round bar, rod and cut blanks; diameter, length, straightness and machining allowance are confirmed by RFQ
- Documents
- MTC, inspection and heat/lot traceability
Product Detail
Product Introduction
Grade 9 Titanium Rod is supplied for corrosion-resistant fabrication and precision manufacturing. The final purchase definition must identify the exact material designation, governing specification and revision, dimensions, condition, tolerances, tests and documentation; trade-name or cross-standard equivalence is not assumed.
Product Specifications
| Product | Grade 9 Titanium Rod | Grade | Titanium Grade 9 / Ti-3Al-2.5V / UNS R56320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM B348 / ASME SB348 | Size & Form | Round bar, rod and cut blanks; diameter, length, straightness and machining allowance are confirmed by RFQ |
| Tolerance | Governing material standard or approved customer drawing | Supply Condition | Hot rolled, forged, annealed, peeled, pickled or ground as specified |
| Inspection | MTC review, dimensional and surface inspection, heat/lot traceability, with PMI or applicable NDT when specified | Documents | MTC, heat/lot traceability and agreed inspection reports |
Send the complete material RFQ
Include grade, specification revision, dimensions, tolerance, quantity, condition, tests and destination.
Chemical Composition
Weight percent; maximum unless a range is shown. Titanium is the balance. The ordered specification and grade control.
| Grade / UNS | Principal Alloying Elements | Fe max | O max | C max | N max | H max | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 / R56320 | Al 2.50–3.50; V 2.00–3.00 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.015 | Balance |
Mechanical Properties – Annealed Material Reference
| Grade | Ultimate Tensile Strength min | 0.2% Yield Strength min | Elongation min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 620 MPa | 485 MPa | 15% |
Representative minima only. Product form, section size, heat treatment and the invoked specification determine the certified acceptance values.
Typical Physical Properties
| Grade | Density | Elastic Modulus | Thermal Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | Approx. 4.48 g/cm³ | Approx. 105 GPa | Approx. 9.0 µm/m·K |
Typical engineering references, not inspection acceptance limits.
Certificates & Inspection Records
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Product Packaging
Bars and rods are separated by grade and heat, protected against surface damage and secured in bundles or export cases with identification and traceability labels. Typical export packaging for the same physical product form is shown below; final packing is confirmed for each order.
Application Scenarios
Chemical processing equipment
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
Marine and desalination systems
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
Industrial fabrication and precision components
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
Choose the Required Grade 9 Product Form
UNS R56320 identifies the Grade 9 Ti-3Al-2.5V alloy, but the alloy designation alone does not define the product specification. Confirm whether the RFQ requires rod or bar, seamless tube, sheet, strip or coil, then state the applicable standard, dimensions, condition, tolerance and inspection requirements.
Rod and Bar
For Grade 9 titanium rod or bar, specify ASTM B348 / ASME SB348 as applicable, diameter, length, condition, tolerance and quantity.
Grade 9 Titanium RodSeamless Tube
Tube dimensions, wall, temper and product specification must be stated separately from bar requirements.
Grade 9 Titanium Seamless TubeCoil and Strip
For coiled flat products, specify thickness, width, coil ID, surface condition and edge requirements.
Grade 9 Titanium CoilImportant: A certificate or requirement for one product form should not be reused to describe another. Review alloy terminology and RFQ data in the Grade 9 titanium pipe comparison guide.
Specification & Selection Notes
Product-standard boundary
ASTM B348/B348M covers annealed titanium and titanium-alloy bars and billets and identifies Grade 9 as UNS R56320 Ti-3Al-2.5V. The order should state the exact standard revision, Grade 9 / UNS R56320, bar or billet form, section and dimensions, tolerances, final condition, surface, straightness, quantity and documentation. Aerospace tubing or other product-form specifications are separate and should not be inferred from the Grade 9 alloy name.
Inspection and traceability
Verify Grade 9 / UNS R56320 heat identity, chemistry, tensile properties and test orientation, final condition, diameter and tolerance, straightness, surface, marking, MTC and heat/lot traceability. Ultrasonic testing, special surface examination or customer witness should be defined by method and acceptance criteria when required.
Selection boundary
Grade 9 offers a Ti-3Al-2.5V alloy option between commercially pure titanium and Grade 5 in many strength and forming discussions, but it is not a universal substitute for either. The approved design, governing specification, section size, condition, fabrication route, fatigue basis and service environment must support the selection.
Technical FAQ
How does Grade 9 titanium rod differ from Grade 5?
Grade 9 is Ti-3Al-2.5V / UNS R56320, while Grade 5 is Ti-6Al-4V / UNS R56400. They have different chemistry, specified properties and qualification routes and should not be substituted without engineering approval.
Is Grade 9 titanium rod the same product as Grade 9 tube?
No. They may use the same alloy family, but bar or rod and tube follow different product specifications, manufacturing routes, dimensions and acceptance requirements.
What information is needed to quote Grade 9 titanium rod?
Provide ASTM B348/B348M revision, Grade 9 / UNS R56320, diameter and tolerance, length, final condition, surface, straightness, quantity, inspection, MTC, heat traceability and destination.
FAQ
What information is required to quote Grade 9 Titanium Rod?
Provide the titanium grade, product form, dimensional standard or drawing, thread or critical dimensions, quantity, surface treatment, mating parts, service conditions and required inspection documents.
Which standards apply to Grade 9 Titanium Rod?
ASTM B348 / ASME SB348
How are Grade 9 Titanium Rod inspected?
MTC review, dimensional and surface inspection, heat/lot traceability, with PMI or applicable NDT when specified
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