Titanium Grade 13
ASTM Grade 13 · UNS R53413
Grade 13 (UNS R53413) is a ruthenium/nickel-stabilized CP-derivative titanium supplied annealed, cold worked and stress relieved, or as welded.
Reference datasheet — Grade 13 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the Annealed condition
Grade 13 tempers and conditions
Grade 13 is supplied in 3 conditions, soft to hard. Annealed is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnnealedDefault mill annealed sheet, plate, strip, bar and tube | Standard supply condition for all corrosion-service product forms; maximum ductility and formability. | 240 | 345 | 28 | 130 HB | — |
As-welded deposit | Reference condition for weld-joint design; Ru/Ni distribution is retained so weld corrosion resistance matches base metal when properly shielded. | 250 | 350 | 18 | 150 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
Cold worked and stress relieved | Pick for cold-drawn tubing or wire where higher strength and tighter dimensional control are needed without losing corrosion performance. | 390 | 480 | 18 | 9 HRC | 3 % IACS |
What is Grade 13?
Grade 13 (UNS R53413) is a ruthenium/nickel-stabilized CP-derivative titanium supplied annealed, cold worked and stress relieved, or as welded. It offers improved resistance to reducing-acid crevice corrosion compared with standard CP grades at lower cost than the palladium-bearing Grade 7, with a corrosion rating of 93. Typical annealed properties are 240 MPa yield, 345 MPa tensile, 28 % elongation and 130 HB, with service to 300 °C, weldability 88 and formability 72. Strength is low, so Grade 7 or an alpha-beta alloy is the alternative where higher loads or Pd-level chemistry are specified. Grade 13 has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,650°C (3,002 °F). Grade 13 has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 90% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
What is Grade 13 used for?
- chemical process piping
- marine components
- desalination equipment
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 17.5 W/m·K (10.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 90% of titanium grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 28%, better than 89% of titanium grades
- Easy to machine — 38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 80 MPa·√m (72.8 ksi·√in), better than 81% of titanium grades
- Forms and bends easily — 72/100, better than 78% of titanium grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 240 MPa (34.8 ksi), worse than 90% of titanium grades
Grade 13 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Grade 13-Annealed; bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Grade 13 has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,650°C (3,002 °F).
Mechanical16
Grade 13 has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 90% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
Grade 13 is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 17.5 W/m·K (10.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 90% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Grade 13 conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (93/100), better than 72% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Grade 13 takes about 660 MJ of energy and emits 45 kg of CO₂ — less than 57% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
Grade 13's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (88/100); formability very good (72/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the titanium family
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade FabDigit runs. Grade 13 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Grade 13
Is Grade 13 easy to machine?
Machine like CP titanium: low surface speed (20–35 m/min HSS, 45–75 m/min carbide), heavy positive rake, rigid setup, flood coolant, never dwell — galling and work-hardening are the main issues.
Can Grade 13 be welded?
Readily GTAW/PAW/EBW welded with matching or CP filler; requires full inert-gas shielding with trailing shield and backing purge, keep interpass low and joint spotless to avoid embrittlement.
Can Grade 13 be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability at low strain rates (bend radius ≈ 2–3 t); hot form 600–750 °C, allow generous springback and avoid chlorinated or lead-bearing lubricants.
Grade 13 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Niα-stabilizer-free addition improving reducing-acid resistance | 0.4 – 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Rucathodic modifier, low-cost substitute for Pd | 0.02 – 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.2 | |
| Olow-oxygen level gives Gr.13 its low strength/high ductility | ≤ 0.1 | |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | |
| N | ≤ 0.03 | |
| H0.0125 % max for some tube/bar forms | ≤ 0.02 | |
| Residuals, eachtotal 0.4 % max | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Ti | balance |
What surface finishes work on Grade 13?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF then passivate; anodize (AMS 2488 type) for colour or anti-galling; no plating needed for corrosion service — descale carefully to avoid hydrogen pickup.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on titanium parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
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Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Titanium Grade 13 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- R53413
How much does Grade 13 cost?
Grade 13 is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Grade 13 — frequently asked
What is Grade 13 used for?
Grade 13 is typically used for chemical process piping, marine components and desalination equipment. In short: lower-cost Grade 7 substitute; crevice-resistant CP derivative; highly weldable corrosion grade.
What is the yield strength of Grade 13?
Grade 13 has a typical yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 345 MPa (50 ksi) — weaker than 90% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Grade 13 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades). Machine like CP titanium: low surface speed (20–35 m/min HSS, 45–75 m/min carbide), heavy positive rake, rigid setup, flood coolant, never dwell — galling and work-hardening are the main issues.
Can Grade 13 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (88/100). Readily GTAW/PAW/EBW welded with matching or CP filler; requires full inert-gas shielding with trailing shield and backing purge, keep interpass low and joint spotless to avoid embrittlement.
What surface finishes work on Grade 13?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF then passivate; anodize (AMS 2488 type) for colour or anti-galling; no plating needed for corrosion service — descale carefully to avoid hydrogen pickup.
Can Grade 13 be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability at low strain rates (bend radius ≈ 2–3 t); hot form 600–750 °C, allow generous springback and avoid chlorinated or lead-bearing lubricants.
What is the maximum service temperature of Grade 13?
Grade 13 is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Grade 13 Annealed and Grade 13 CWSR?
Annealed is the default condition — standard supply condition for all corrosion-service product forms; maximum ductility and formability. CWSR: pick for cold-drawn tubing or wire where higher strength and tighter dimensional control are needed without losing corrosion performance. Yield strength is 240 MPa in Annealed versus 390 MPa in CWSR.
How much does Grade 13 cost?
Grade 13 is a high-cost titanium ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM B265 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate — ASTM International (2020)
- ASTM B348 — Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bars and Billets — ASTM International (2021)
- ASTM B338 / B861 — Titanium Tube and Pipe — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials (Titanium) — ASM International (2005)
- Corrosion-Resistant Titanium Grades (Ru/Pd-enhanced) technical bulletin — TIMET / ATI (2018)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.