Ti-6Al-4V

Ti-6Al-4V (UNS designation R56400),

also sometimes called TC4,[1] is an
alpha-beta titanium alloy with a high
strength-to-weight ratio and excellent
corrosion resistance. It is one of the
most commonly used titanium alloys and
is applied in a wide range of applications
where low density and excellent
corrosion resistance are necessary such
as e.g. aerospace industry and
biomechanical applications (implants
and prostheses).

Studies of titanium alloys used in armors

began in the 1950s at the Watertown
Arsenal, which later became a part of the
Army Research Laboratory.[2][3]

Chemistry
(in wt. %)[4]

V Al Fe O C N H Y Ti Remainder Each Remainder Total

Min 3.5 5.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Max 4.5 6.75 .3 .2 .08 .05 .015 .005 Balance .1 .3

Physical and Mechanical

Properties
While mechanical properties are a
function of the heat treatment condition
of the alloy and can vary based upon
properties, typical property ranges for
well-processed Ti-6Al-4V are shown
below.[5][6][7]

Yield Ultimate
Young's Shear Hardness,
Density, Bulk Poisson's Strength, Strength,
Modulus, Modulus, Rockwell
g/cm3 Modulus,GPa Ratio MPa MPa
GPa GPa C
(Tensile) (Tensile)

36
Min 4.429 104 40 96.8 0.31 880 900
(Typical)

Max 4.512 113 45 153 0.37 920 950 --

Applications
Implants and prostheses (wrought,
cast or by Solid Freeform Fabrication
(SFF))[8]
Additive Manufacturing[9]
 Parts and prototypes for racing and
aerospace industry. Used extensively
within the Boeing 787 aircraft.
Marine applications
Chemical industry
Gas turbines

Specifications
AMS: 4911
UNS: R56400

References
1. Paul K. Chu; XinPei Lu (15 July 2013).
Low Temperature Plasma Technology:
Methods and Applications . CRC Press.
p. 455. ISBN 978-1-4665-0991-7.
2. "Founding of ARL" . www.arl. army.mil.
Army Research Laboratory. Retrieved
6 June 2018.
3. Gooch, William A. "The Design and
Application of Titanium Alloys to U.S.
Army Platforms -2010" (PDF). U.S. Army
Research Laboratory. Retrieved 6 June
2018.
4. "ASTM Compass, Standard
Specification for Wrought Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
for Surgical Implant Applications. (UNS
R56400)" (PDF). ASTM Compass.
5. "Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5),
Annealed" . asm.matweb.com. ASM
Aerospace Specification Metals, Inc.
Retrieved 14 March 2017.
6. "Titanium Alloy Ti 6Al-4V Technical
Data Sheet" . cartech.com. Carpenter
Technology Corporation. Retrieved
14 March 2017.
7. "AZoM Become a Member Search...
Search Menu Properties This article has
property data, click to view Titanium
Alloys - Ti6Al4V Grade 5" .
www.azom.com. AZO Materials. Retrieved
14 March 2017.
8. "Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy" (PDF). Arcam.
9. "Ti64 Titanium Alloy Powder" . Tekna.

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