Titanium Beta-C Springs
Titanium Beta-C AMS 4957 alloy has a high level of corrosion resistance due to the existence of a consistent and continuous oxide layer which is formed spontaneously upon exposure to oxygen. Because of the high corrosion resistance, Titanium Beta-C springs can be used for subsea oil & gas applications.
Titanium Beta-C alloy has 4 % of molybdenum which makes it excellent resistance to corrosion in reducing environments such as Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S).
Technical Specification | Titanium Beta -C |
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Nominal Composition |
Cr: 5.50 - 6.50 Mo: 3.50 - 4.50 Al: 3.00 - 4.00 V: 7.50 - 8.50 Ti: Balance |
Density |
0.174 lb./in3 |
Modulus of Elasticity (E) |
13.2 x 103 ksi |
Modulus of Rigidity (G) |
5.60 x 103 ksi |
Coefficient of Expansion |
8.4 µin/in.-°F (200°F) |
Electrical Resistivity |
160 µΩ.cm |
Thermal Conductivity |
43 Btu/(hr/ft2/in/°F) |
Min Size |
0.005 in (0.130 mm) |
Max Temp |
400oC (750oF) |
Uses of Titanium Beta C Springs |
It has excellent resistance to corrosion in seawater making it a good choice for use in offshore and subsea oil & gas operations |