Leave Your Message

High-Quality Titanium Tube and Pipe Suppliers | China Factory ASTM B338 Standards

Baoji Special Steel is the largest private titanium tube factory in China, offering a complete titanium tube production chain that includes melting raw materials, extruding hollow billets, and rolling them into finished tubes. Our factory adheres to strict quality standards and is certified by ISO, PED, AD2000, and EIL/BHEL, Our titanium pipes are manufactured using advanced extrusion, piercing, and rolling techniques, ensuring exceptional corrosion resistance and a high strength-to-weight ratio. These pipes are non-magnetic, provide good heat transfer properties, and are lightweight, offering a long service life. They are widely utilized across various industries, including aerospace, chemical processing, marine engineering, medical devices, and power plants, Specifications include ASTM B338/ASME SB338, ASTM B861/ASME SB861, and DIN1786We supply a range of materials including Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.3, Gr.7, Gr.9, Gr.11, Gr.12, Gr.16, and Gr.1Our size range features outside diameters from 1.5mm to 219mm and wall thicknesses from 0.3mm to 8.0mm, with lengths up to 18,000mm. Choose Baoji Special Steel as your trusted supplier for high-quality titanium tubes in China

    To Know About Titanium Tube

    Titanium tube has the advantages of light weight, high strength and superior mechanical properties. It is widely used in heat exchange equipment, such as tubular heat exchanger, coil heat exchanger, serpentine tube heat exchanger, condenser, evaporator and conveying pipeline. Many nuclear power plants use titanium tube as the standard tube for their units.

    💪
    High Strength & Low Density

    The tensile strength of titanium alloy is 686–1176 MPa, and the density is only about 60% of that of steel, so the specific strength is very high. The hardness of titanium alloy (annealed) is HRC32–38.

    🛡️
    Superior Corrosion Resistance

    Below 550°C, the surface rapidly forms a thin and dense oxide film. This gives titanium better corrosion resistance than most stainless steels in oxidizing media such as atmosphere, sea water, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and strong alkali.

    📐
    Multiple Grades Available

    ASTM standards (ASTM B338/ASME SB338, ASTM B265/ASME SB265, ASTM B348/ASME SB348, and ASTM B381/ASME SB381) cover multiple grades including GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR9, and GR12.

    🏥
    Biocompatible & Nonmagnetic

    Titanium is biocompatible — the human body tolerates it well. It is also nonmagnetic, an increasingly important trait as MRI becomes more common in medical diagnostics.

    Product Display

    Titanium Pipe
    Titanium Seamless Pipe
    Titanium SMLS Pipe

    Titanium Tube Tensile Requirements

    Grade Tensile Strength, Min Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset Yield Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, Min. %
    Ksi MPa Min. Max.
    Ksi MPa Ksi MPa
    1 35 240 20 138 45 310 24
    2 50 345 40 275 65 450 20
    3 65 450 55 380 80 550 18
    5 130 895 120 828 10
    7 50 345 40 275 65 450 20
    9A 90 620 70 483 15C
    9B 125 860 105 725 10
    11 35 240 20 138 45 310 24
    12 70 483 50 345 18C
    16 50 345 70 275 65 450 20
    17 35 240 20 138 45 310 24

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q What are the main advantages of titanium tubes compared to stainless steel tubes?
    Titanium tubes offer a superior strength-to-weight ratio — the density is only about 60% of steel while maintaining tensile strength of 686–1176 MPa. They also provide exceptional corrosion resistance in oxidizing media including sea water, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and strong alkali environments where most stainless steels would fail.
    Q What are the common ASTM standards for titanium tubes?
    The principal ASTM standards for titanium tubes include ASTM B338 / ASME SB338 (welded and seamless titanium and titanium alloy tubes for condensers and heat exchangers), ASTM B265 / ASME SB265 (strip, sheet, and plate), ASTM B348 / ASME SB348 (bar and billet), and ASTM B381 / ASME SB381 (forgings).
    Q What titanium tube grades are most commonly used in industrial applications?
    The most commonly used grades are GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR9, and GR12. Grade 1 and Grade 2 are unalloyed commercially pure titanium suitable for general corrosion-resistant applications. Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) offers the highest strength and is widely used in aerospace. Grade 7 and Grade 12 provide enhanced corrosion resistance for chemical processing environments.
    Q Why is titanium tube used in heat exchange equipment?
    Titanium's excellent corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and lightweight properties make it ideal for heat exchange applications. It is widely used in tubular heat exchangers, coil heat exchangers, serpentine tube heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporators. Many nuclear power plants also use titanium tubes as the standard tube for their units due to its long service life and reliability.
    Q Is titanium tube safe for medical device applications?
    Yes. Titanium is biocompatible, meaning the human body can tolerate it without adverse reactions. Additionally, titanium is nonmagnetic, which is a critical property for patients who may require MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans. These properties make titanium tubes an excellent choice for medical implants and diagnostic equipment.
    Q What is the tensile strength range of seamless titanium tubes?
    The tensile strength of seamless titanium tubes varies by grade. For example, Grade 1 has a minimum tensile strength of 240 MPa (35 Ksi), while Grade 5 reaches up to 895 MPa (130 Ksi). The hardness of annealed titanium alloy ranges from HRC32 to HRC38, making it suitable for demanding structural and industrial applications.