Titanium Grade 1 Tubes are commercially pure tubes that are renowned for their exceptional corrosion resistance, ductility and formability, making them perfect for challenging industrial applications. Made to meet the requirements of ASTM B338 and ASME SB338, these tubes can be used in chemical processing, marine, desalination, heat exchanger and power generation applications where other stainless steel types may not be sufficiently resistant. They are well suited to seamless and welded tubing applications because of their excellent weldability, lightweight characteristics and long service life. USA Piping Solution is a reputed Tubes Manufacturer and Supplier of Titanium Grade 1 Tubes in the USA with a range of premium quality tubes available in different sizes and specifications as per the industry's requirement.
Specifications of Titanium Grade 1 Tubes
| Specification Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM B338, ASME SB338 (Seamless and Welded Titanium and Titanium Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers) |
| UNS Number | R50250 |
| Werkstoff Nr. | 3.7025 |
| Condition | Annealed (all sizes supplied annealed unless otherwise agreed) |
| Seamless Tube Size | 3.35 mm OD to 101.6 mm OD |
| Welded Tube Size | 6.35 mm OD to 152 mm OD |
| Tube Gauge (BWG) | 10 BWG through 20 BWG (0.134 in. to 0.035 in. wall) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.020" – 0.220" (Special wall thicknesses available) |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Per ASTM B338 Table 3 and Table 4; tighter tolerances available on request |
| Length | Single Random, Double Random, Standard & Cut length |
| Finish | Polished, AP (Annealed & Pickled), BA (Bright & Annealed), MF |
| Form | Round, coiled, square, rectangular, straight length, U-bent, hydraulic and hollow tube |
| Type | Seamless, ERW, EFW, Welded, Fabricated |
| End | Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded |
| Marking | Standard, Grade, OD, Thickness, Length, Heat No. (or customized per client request) |
| Applications | Condenser tube, heat exchanger tube, desalination evaporator tube, chemical process fluid lines |
| Value-Added Services | Draw & Expansion as per required size & length, Polish (Electro & Commercial), Annealed & Pickled, Bending, Machining |
| Specializations | • Titanium Grade 1 Capillary Tube & Other Non-Standard Sizes • Titanium Grade 1 Heat Exchanger & Condenser Tubes |
| Test Certificates | • Manufacturer Test Certificate • Independent laboratory test report from an A2LA-accredited facility • Mill test report to EN 10204 Type 3.1, traceable to heat and melt number • Under Third Party Inspection |
Applications of Titanium Grade 1 Tubes
- Chemical Processing Industry
- Marine & Offshore Industry
- Desalination Industry
- Power Generation Industry
- Aerospace Industry
- Pulp & Paper Industry
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Pharmaceutical & Food Processing Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are Titanium Grade 1 Tubes?
Titanium Grade 1 Tubes are commercially pure titanium tubes known for their excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and outstanding formability. They are manufactured to standards such as ASTM B338 and ASME SB338.
2. What are Titanium Grade 1 Tubes used for?
Titanium Grade 1 Tubes are used in chemical processing, marine, desalination, heat exchangers, power generation, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries where corrosion resistance is essential.
3. What is the difference between Titanium Grade 1 and Grade 2 Tubes?
Titanium Grade 1 Tubes are softer, more ductile, and easier to form, while Grade 2 Tubes offer higher strength with slightly lower formability. Both provide excellent corrosion resistance.
4. Are Titanium Grade 1 Tubes corrosion resistant?
Yes. Titanium Grade 1 Tubes have exceptional corrosion resistance against seawater, chlorides, oxidizing acids, and many aggressive chemical environments.
5. Can Titanium Grade 1 Tubes be welded?
Yes. Titanium Grade 1 Tubes have excellent weldability and can be welded using proper shielding techniques without significantly affecting their corrosion resistance.