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Ti-6Al-2Sn-2Zr-3Mo-1Cr-2Nb

Damage-tolerant grade — integral frames and beams

Titanium
Units
Tensile Rm
1100
MPa · ≥ std. min
Yield Rp0.2
1000
MPa · ≥ std. min
Elongation A
8
% · ≥ std. min
Service limit
450
°C · indicative max
Density
4.57
g/cm³

Chemical composition

Ti 83%Al 6%Mo 2.8%Zr 2.1%Sn 2.1%Nb 2%Cr 1.5%Minor & residual 0.95%

Nominal: mid-range where both limits are given, the cap where only a maximum is, balance takes the remainder. Exact specified ranges below.

ElementName Content %
Main elements7 elements
Ti TitaniumBal.
Al Aluminium5.2 – 6.8%
Mo Molybdenum2.2 – 3.3%
Zr Zirconium1.6 – 2.5%
Sn Tin1.6 – 2.5%
Nb Niobium1.7 – 2.3%
Cr Chromium0.9 – 2%
ElementName Content %
Minor & residual7 elements
Fe Iron≤ 0.15%
C Carbon≤ 0.08%
N Nitrogen≤ 0.05%
H Hydrogen≤ 0.015%
O Oxygen≤ 0.15%
Other Other elements, each≤ 0.1%
Other Other elements, total≤ 0.4%

Mechanical minima by form

Guaranteed values differ by form, size and delivery condition; quotations confirm the specification, form, size and condition.

FormCondition Rm MPaRp0.2 MPaA ≥ %Other requirements and notes
BarAnnealed (M) / hot-worked (R) / cold-worked (Y), dia. or section 7–100 mm ≥ 1100 ≥ 1000 ≥ 8 Also specified: Reduction of area Z ≥ 15 %
Properties are measured on heat-treated test blanks.

Where this grade is recommended

Matched in 2 service conditions; ranks and scores computed from the condition-scoring matrix.

Service conditionIndustry TemperatureRankScore
Airframe & lightweight Aerospace ≤ 200 °C 2 / 10 92
Landing gear & forgings Aerospace ≤ 200 °C 6 / 7 88

Designations & equivalents

Trade name(s)Ti-6Al-2Sn-2Zr-3Mo-1Cr-2Nb

Cross-references are common near-equivalents for search and shortlisting; substitution across standards requires clause-by-clause verification. All grades in one cross-reference table →

Applicable standards

2 specifications. Name the standard and its edition on the order.

Guaranteed values and required tests differ between specifications — see Mechanical minima by form for the figures per form.

Frequently asked questions

What is TC21 (Ti-6Al-2Sn-2Zr-3Mo-1Cr-2Nb)?

TC21 (Ti-6Al-2Sn-2Zr-3Mo-1Cr-2Nb) — Titanium. Damage-tolerant grade — integral frames and beams

What is the maximum service temperature of TC21?

Typically about 450 °C; the practical limit depends on media, stress and design life — acceptance per the governing standard.

What is the tensile strength of TC21?

The specified minimum tensile strength is 1100 MPa for the main product form. Minima for other forms and sizes are listed under "Mechanical minima by form" on this page.

Which standards cover TC21?

GB/T 2965, GB/T 3620.1

Where is TC21 typically used?

Airframe & lightweight (Aerospace); Landing gear & forgings (Aerospace)

In which forms is TC21 available?

Tube, plate, strip, bar, forgings, wire and other forms — sizes and delivery condition confirmed per order, with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification.

Same series

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This grade’s datasheet as an A4 PDF — for filing, printing or forwarding to colleagues.

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Supply & enquiry

Tube & pipeφ1 – 219 × 0.25 – 25 mmPlate4.76 – 80 mmBarφ8 – 300 mmWire & filler metalsφ0.01 – 8 mm

For this grade we can supply, against your service conditions:

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