Titanium Ti Grade 17
UNS R52252
Ti Grade 17 (UNS R52252, ASTM B265/B348) is the low-palladium (0.05%) version of Grade 1 commercially pure titanium, combining high ductility and formability with improved resistance to reducing and crevice corrosion.
Reference datasheet — Ti Grade 17 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
Ti Grade 17 tempers and conditions
Ti Grade 17 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, bar and tube (ASTM B265/B338/B348) | Standard stocked condition: maximum ductility and formability for linings, tube and drawn parts. | 230 | 330 | 32 | 120 HB | — |
Hot worked / as-forged | Economical condition for thick bar, billet and forged valve/flange bodies where mill annealing is not required. | 250 | 345 | 28 | 130 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
Cold worked and stress relieved | Pick when higher strength and tighter tolerances are needed in small-diameter bar or tubing at the cost of ductility. | 380 | 450 | 18 | 160 HB | — |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Ti Grade 17 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
WLD-TUBE | Welded tube, as-welded / annealed after welding | Supply form |
What is Ti Grade 17?
Ti Grade 17 (UNS R52252, ASTM B265/B348) is the low-palladium (0.05%) version of Grade 1 commercially pure titanium, combining high ductility and formability with improved resistance to reducing and crevice corrosion. It is used for deep-drawn and roll-formed chemical equipment and is available as sheet, strip, plate, bar and welded tube in annealed, CW-SR, hot-worked and welded-tube conditions. Annealed properties are 230 MPa yield, 330 MPa tensile, 32% elongation and 120 HB (70 HRB), with service to 300 °C. Formability is 88/100 and weldability 88/100, but strength is the lowest in the palladium family; Grade 16 is the alternative when more strength is needed. Ti Grade 17 has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F). Ti Grade 17 has a yield strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) — weaker than 93% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 32% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).
What is Ti Grade 17 used for?
- deep-drawn chemical equipment
- desalination components
- piping systems
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 32%, better than 98% of titanium grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 90 MPa·√m (81.9 ksi·√in), better than 97% of titanium grades
- Forms and bends easily — 88/100, better than 94% of titanium grades
- Easy to machine — 38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades
- High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 230 MPa (33.4 ksi), worse than 93% of titanium grades
Ti Grade 17 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Ti Grade 17-Annealed; bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
Ti Grade 17 has a density of 4.51 g/cm³ (0.163 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of titanium grades. It melts at 1,660°C (3,020 °F).
Mechanical16
Ti Grade 17 has a yield strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) — weaker than 93% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 32% and the elastic modulus is 103 GPa (14.9 Msi).
Thermal6
Ti Grade 17 is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 16.3 W/m·K (9.42 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 63% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Ti Grade 17 conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (96/100), better than 92% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Ti Grade 17 takes about 660 MJ of energy and emits 38 kg of CO₂ — less than 57% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability8
Ti Grade 17's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (88/100); formability excellent (88/100).
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. Ti Grade 17 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Ti Grade 17
Is Ti Grade 17 easy to machine?
Machine like CP titanium: rigid setup, sharp uncoated-carbide or PVD tools, low surface speed (~30–50 m/min), heavy positive rake, generous chlorine-free flood coolant to avoid galling and chip welding.
Can Ti Grade 17 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/plasma/EB weldability with full argon shielding of pool, root and hot zone; keep interpass clean and below ~150 °C, target silver/straw weld colour, and use matching Gr.17/Gr.1 filler (ERTi-1 acceptable but loses the Pd benefit in the bead).
Can Ti Grade 17 be formed, bent or molded?
Very formable cold — deep drawing, roll bending and spinning are routine; allow generous springback (~15–25°), bend radii ≥2t for sheet, and use non-galling lubricants or PE film; hot form 480–650 °C for severe shapes.
Ti Grade 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pdcorrosion-inhibiting addition | 0.04 – 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.2 | 0.08 |
| OGrade 1 purity base | ≤ 0.18 | 0.1 |
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| N | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| H0.0125 % max for some product forms | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Residuals, eachtotal residuals 0.4 % max | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Ti | balance |
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 17?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; grit-blast plus passivation for vessel linings; colour or hard anodising is available, and no plating/paint is normally needed because the oxide film is self-healing.
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 Ti Grade 17 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- R52252
How much does Ti Grade 17 cost?
Ti Grade 17 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.
Ti Grade 17 — frequently asked
What is Ti Grade 17 used for?
Ti Grade 17 is typically used for deep-drawn chemical equipment, desalination components and piping systems. In short: most formable Pd-bearing grade; deep-draw crevice-resistant titanium; low strength, high ductility.
What is the yield strength of Ti Grade 17?
Ti Grade 17 has a typical yield strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) — weaker than 93% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Ti Grade 17 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades). Machine like CP titanium: rigid setup, sharp uncoated-carbide or PVD tools, low surface speed (~30–50 m/min), heavy positive rake, generous chlorine-free flood coolant to avoid galling and chip welding.
Can Ti Grade 17 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (88/100). Excellent GTAW/plasma/EB weldability with full argon shielding of pool, root and hot zone; keep interpass clean and below ~150 °C, target silver/straw weld colour, and use matching Gr.17/Gr.1 filler (ERTi-1 acceptable but loses the Pd benefit in the bead).
What surface finishes work on Ti Grade 17?
Pickle in HNO3/HF after hot work to remove alpha case; grit-blast plus passivation for vessel linings; colour or hard anodising is available, and no plating/paint is normally needed because the oxide film is self-healing.
Can Ti Grade 17 be formed, bent or molded?
Very formable cold — deep drawing, roll bending and spinning are routine; allow generous springback (~15–25°), bend radii ≥2t for sheet, and use non-galling lubricants or PE film; hot form 480–650 °C for severe shapes.
What is the maximum service temperature of Ti Grade 17?
Ti Grade 17 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 Ti Grade 17 Annealed and Ti Grade 17 CW-SR?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition: maximum ductility and formability for linings, tube and drawn parts. CW-SR: pick when higher strength and tighter tolerances are needed in small-diameter bar or tubing at the cost of ductility. Yield strength is 230 MPa in Annealed versus 380 MPa in CW-SR.
How much does Ti Grade 17 cost?
Ti Grade 17 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 — Seamless and Welded Titanium Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers — ASTM International (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys — ASM International (1994)
- Corrosion-resistant Pd-alloyed CP titanium grades (Gr.7/11/16/17) technical bulletin — titanium mill technical literature (2020)
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.