Ti-6AL-4V ELI Titanium Bar, Plate - AMS 4930, 6932

Inventory Size Ranges for Ti-6AL-4V ELI

Type	Thickness	AMS Standards	ASTM	Get a Quote
Plate	0.250" - 1.000"	AMS 4930, AMS 6932	ASTM B 265 GR 23, ASTM B 348 GR 23, ASTM F 136	Get a Quote
Bar	0.125" - 3.000"	AMS 4930, AMS 6932	ASTM B 265 GR 23, ASTM B 348 GR 23, ASTM F 136	Get a Quote

Not finding what you are looking for? Connect with our specialty metals sourcing group.

---

Advanced Inventory Size Ranges for Ti-6AL-4V ELI

Type	Thickness	Get a Quote
Powder		Get a Quote

---

Characteristics of Ti-6AL-4V ELI

Ti-6AL-4V ELI spontaneously and immediately forms a stable, continuous, tightly adherent oxide film upon exposure to oxygen in air or water. This accounts for its excellent corrosion resistance in a variety of environments. This alloy, like other titanium alloys, is susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. It is important to minimize hydrogen pickup during processing, particularly during heat treatment and acid pickling. The ELI grade should be specified whenever toughness is a priority, as its toughness is superior to that of the standard Ti-6AL-4V grade. 

Working with Ti-6AL-4V ELI

Ti-6AL-4V ELI wrought products are typically used in either a mill annealed, beta annealed, or recrystallization annealed condition. The mill anneal retains the wrought alpha + beta structure and has been used to maximize strength for applications such as total joint replacements. The beta anneal results in a completely transformed structure and is used to maximize damage tolerance at the expense of ductility. The recrystallization anneal produces a partially transformed structure designed to optimize damage tolerance while still maintaining ductility. Stress Relief heat treatments are also used on Ti-6AL-4V ELI. 

Grade 23 titanium can be hot worked by standard methods, including hot rolling, forging, and hot pressing. Typically, this work is done at approximately 1600-1740°F (870-950°C). The yield strength of this alloy drops off rapidly with temperature, making it readily formable at intermediate temperatures. Warm forming has been used extensively in the manufacturing of aircraft components and medical devices. Ti-6AL-4V ELI can be cold drawn and extruded, although cold workability is limited. 

Ti-6AL-4V ELI can be welded using filler metal. Inert gas shielding techniques must be employed to prevent oxygen pickup and embrittlement in the weld area. Gas tungsten arc welding is the most common welding process for this alloy and is used for thick sections. Plasma arc welding, spot welding, electron beam, laser beam, resistance welding, and diffusion welding have all also been used successfully.