China Suppliers Factory for Corrosion Resistant Titanium Composite Plate - Ideal for Heat Exchangers & Marine Applications
Product Description
Titanium Composite Plates are generally composed of pure titanium or titanium alloy materials bonded with other metallic or non-metallic materials to achieve specific technical requirements and performance characteristics.
Common Types:
- Titanium/Titanium Composite Plate: Formed by bonding two plates of different grades of titanium alloy or titanium.
- Titanium/Steel Composite Plate: Formed by bonding a titanium alloy plate with a low-alloy steel plate.
- Titanium/Aluminum Composite Plate: Formed by bonding a titanium alloy plate with an aluminum alloy plate.
- Titanium/Carbon Fiber Composite Plate: Formed by bonding a titanium alloy plate with a carbon fiber composite material.
- Titanium/Ceramic Composite Plate: Formed by bonding a titanium alloy plate with a ceramic material.
Product parameters
| Product Name | Titanium Cladded Composite Plate |
| Material | Pure titanium and Titanium alloy |
| Titanium Grade | GR1 GR2 GR3 GR5 |
| Standard | ASTM B265 |
| Shape | Titanium foil strip/Titanium sheets plate/Titanium coil |
| Thickness | 0.02mm~100mm |
| Width | 10-3000mm, customized |
| Length | Customized |
| Surface | Pickled/Sandblasting/Polishing |
| Main Technique | Hot Rolled /Cold Rolled |
| Application | Metallurgy, Electronics, Medical, Chemical, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, aerospace, etc. |
Production Processes
The two metal sheets to be joined are positioned parallel with a precise stand-off distance. A controlled amount of explosive is placed on top. Detonation is initiated from one end. The enormous energy released by the explosion accelerates the top plate (Compositeder, e.g., titanium) downwards at high velocity. This causes a high-velocity, oblique collision with the base plate (e.g., steel), creating localized plastic flow and metallurgical bonding at the interface ("fluid-like behavior"). This is a solid-state, cold-welding process. The bonded plate can subsequently be hot-rolled to the desired final thickness.
Heavy Plate Rolling Method: The titanium plate and steel plate are assembled in an embedded configuration. A suitable intermediate material is placed between them. The assembly is sealed under high vacuum using electron beam welding around the edges. The sealed assembly is heated and then subjected to strong pressure rolling in a heavy plate mill to achieve the required thickness and bond strength.
Continuous Hot Rolling Method: The two plates are assembled with steel strips inserted along the edges. The edges are sealed by arc welding in air. The assembly is then continuously hot-rolled in a tandem mill to the required thickness before being extracted.
Titanium-steel composite slab stock is first produced to an initial thickness using vacuum welding techniques. This slab is then rolled down to wide, thin-gauge titanium-steel Composite plate using a medium-heavy plate mill.
Performance Characteristics
Integrates the advantages of titanium (corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, low density) with the properties of the other material (e.g., steel's hardness, aluminum's lightweight nature and workability, composite materials' wear resistance and impact resistance).
Precise control of process parameters significantly enhances the bond strength between the titanium layer and the substrate. For example, the formation of a continuous thin TiC (Titanium Carbide) layer at the titanium/steel interface can inhibit the formation of brittle Ti-Fe intermetallic compounds. The resulting "pinning effect" further enhances the interfacial bond strength.
Applications
Used in aircraft structural components, engine parts, spacecraft hulls. Their exceptional strength and corrosion resistance ensure stable operation of aerospace components under extreme environments.
Widely applied in chemical processing equipment, piping, vessels, and tanks. Capable of withstanding harsh conditions including acids, alkalis, high temperatures, and high pressures. Exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in strong oxidizing acids, formic acid, acetic acid, organic acids, and other aggressive media.
An ideal material for ship structures, offshore platforms, etc., offering resistance to corrosion and abrasion in marine environments.
Used in the manufacture of prostheses, surgical instruments, dental equipment, and other medical devices. Benefits include biocompatibility (non-toxic, hypoallergenic), and high corrosion resistance (non-rusting).
Applicable in components for high-performance racing cars and transport vehicles. Enhances durability and safety. Its favorable thermal and electrical conductivity can also improve component performance.