Strength
135,000 psi ( 930 Mpa) Ultimate Strength
115,000 psi ( 790 Mpa) Yield Strength
About 10 - 15% stronger than Cr-Mo steel
And three times as strong as 6061 Al - T6
Density
0.162 lbs/in_ (4.48 gm/cm_)
45% lighter than steel and 65% heavier than aluminum Strength to Weight Ratio
Based on Yield Strength divided by Density
74% higher than 6061 - T6 Aluminum
102% higher than 4130 Cr-Mo steel
(the most common form of steel used in bike frames)
Elastic Modulus
15.0 x 106 psi (10.3 x 104 Mpa)
50% higher than aluminum alloys and
50% lower than steel alloys
Corrosion Resistance
Excellent in all natural water and saltwater environments
Unlike steel, titanium will never rust and
will not pit, corrode or deteriorate in salt water like
aluminum alloys
Toughness
Titanium has good fracture Toughness
Ti resists damage from impact unlike composite materials
Fatigue Resistance
Excellent for both high and low cycle fatigue.
