Titanium VT1-0
The most common Russian-standard commercially pure titanium grade, broadly comparable in strength and interstitial content to ASTM Grade 2; used across CIS and export markets for tubing, sheet, and forgings.
Reference datasheet — VT1-0 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 ANN condition
VT1-0 tempers and conditions
VT1-0 is supplied in 6 conditions, soft to hard. ANN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cold rolled + annealed sheet/strip | Thin sheet and strip (0.3–4 mm) with bright pickled surface and full ductility for deep drawing and tube forming. | 310 | 440 | 30 | 150 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
billet, ring, flange | Heavy sections, flanges and valve bodies; properties similar to annealed bar with somewhat lower ductility in thick sections. | 310 | 440 | 25 | 160 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
ANNDefault Annealed | Default stocked condition: best ductility and formability, used for tube, sheet, plate and general fabrication. | 320 | 450 | 28 | 155 HB | — |
Hot rolled | Heavier plate and bar supplied as hot rolled and pickled; slightly higher strength, coarser surface, some residual stress. | 360 | 480 | 22 | 170 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
Stress relieved | For welded assemblies and machined parts where distortion control matters while retaining most cold-work strength. | 400 | 500 | 18 | 180 HB | 3.1 % IACS |
Cold worked | Choose when higher strength and stiffness-in-service are needed and forming is minimal; ductility roughly halved. | 520 | 600 | 10 | 210 HB | — |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways VT1-0 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
CD-TUBE-ANN | Cold drawn + annealed seamless/welded tube | Supply form |
WIRE-CD | Cold drawn wire | Supply form |
What is VT1-0?
The most common Russian-standard commercially pure titanium grade, broadly comparable in strength and interstitial content to ASTM Grade 2; used across CIS and export markets for tubing, sheet, and forgings. VT1-0 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). VT1-0 has a yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 87% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
What is VT1-0 used for?
- seawater piping
- heat exchangers
- pressure vessels
- architectural cladding
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 28%, better than 89% of titanium grades
- Easy to machine — 38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades
- Forms and bends easily — 75/100, better than 83% of titanium grades
- High electrical conductivity — 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 320 MPa (46.4 ksi), worse than 87% of titanium grades
VT1-0 properties
Typical room-temperature values for VT1-0-ANN; bars are the position among titanium grades.
Physical3
VT1-0 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).
Mechanical15
VT1-0 has a yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 87% of titanium grades. Elongation at break is 28% and the elastic modulus is 105 GPa (15.2 Msi).
Thermal6
VT1-0 is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 16.4 W/m·K (9.48 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 71% of titanium grades. Thermal expansion is 8.6 µm/m·K (4.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
VT1-0 conducts electricity at 3.1 % IACS, better than 75% of titanium grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (92/100), better than 53% of titanium grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of VT1-0 takes about 680 MJ of energy and emits 42 kg of CO₂ — more than 51% of titanium grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability8
VT1-0's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability very good (75/100).
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. VT1-0 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with VT1-0
Is VT1-0 easy to machine?
Low speeds, heavy positive-rake sharp carbide tooling and flood coolant; avoid dwelling (work hardening) and control chips — fine turnings are a fire hazard.
Can VT1-0 be welded?
Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with full argon/helium shielding and trailing gas; keep weld zone bright silver — straw/blue/grey tint signals contamination and embrittlement.
Can VT1-0 be formed, bent or molded?
Formable cold with generous bend radii (≈2–3 t) and allowance for high springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C greatly improves deep-draw and bend performance.
VT1-0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feimpurity limit per GOST 19807-91 | ≤ 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Si | ≤ 0.1 | 0.05 |
| C | ≤ 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Ocontrols strength level | ≤ 0.2 | 0.12 |
| N | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| H | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| other impurities, totalsum of residuals | ≤ 0.3 | |
| Ti99.24–99.70 % Ti | balance |
What surface finishes work on VT1-0?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF to remove alpha case and scale; takes bright polishing, colour anodizing (AMS 2488 Type II) and PVD coatings; do not plate directly without activation.
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).
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Titanium VT1-0 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Similar grades
- R50400
How much does VT1-0 cost?
VT1-0 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.
VT1-0 — frequently asked
What is VT1-0 used for?
VT1-0 is typically used for seawater piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and architectural cladding. In short: grade 2-equivalent CP titanium; highly weldable seawater alloy; corrosion resistance at low density.
What is the yield strength of VT1-0?
VT1-0 has a typical yield strength of 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) — weaker than 87% of titanium grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is VT1-0 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 85% of titanium grades). Low speeds, heavy positive-rake sharp carbide tooling and flood coolant; avoid dwelling (work hardening) and control chips — fine turnings are a fire hazard.
Can VT1-0 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Excellent GTAW/PAW/EBW weldability with full argon/helium shielding and trailing gas; keep weld zone bright silver — straw/blue/grey tint signals contamination and embrittlement.
What surface finishes work on VT1-0?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF to remove alpha case and scale; takes bright polishing, colour anodizing (AMS 2488 Type II) and PVD coatings; do not plate directly without activation.
Can VT1-0 be formed, bent or molded?
Formable cold with generous bend radii (≈2–3 t) and allowance for high springback; warm forming at 200–400 °C greatly improves deep-draw and bend performance.
What is the maximum service temperature of VT1-0?
VT1-0 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 VT1-0-ANN and VT1-0-CW?
ANN is the default condition — default stocked condition: best ductility and formability, used for tube, sheet, plate and general fabrication. CW: choose when higher strength and stiffness-in-service are needed and forming is minimal; ductility roughly halved. Yield strength is 320 MPa in ANN versus 520 MPa in CW.
How much does VT1-0 cost?
VT1-0 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
- GOST 19807-91 Titanium and wrought titanium alloys — Grades — Gosstandart (1991)
- GOST 22178-76 Titanium sheets — Specifications — Gosstandart (1976)
- GOST 26492-85 Titanium and titanium alloy bars — Gosstandart (1985)
- ASTM B265 / B348 (Grade 2 equivalence) — ASTM International (2023)
- GB/T 3620.1 TA2 (Chinese equivalent grade) — SAC (2016)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties of Nonferrous Alloys (CP Titanium) — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.13B — Corrosion: Materials (Titanium) — ASM International (2005)
- VSMPO-AVISMA commercially pure titanium product data — VSMPO-AVISMA (2022)
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.