ASTM B348 / B348M Grade 28

Chemical Properties

Elements Composition %
Nitrogen, max 0.03
Carbon, max 0.08
Hydrogen,B,C max 0.015
Iron, max 0.25
Oxygen, max 0.15
Aluminum 2.5 - 3.5
Vanadium 2.0 - 3.0
Ruthenium 0.08 - 0.14
Residuals,D,E,F max each 0.1
Residuals,D,E,F max total 0.4
TitaniumG balance
Note B: Lower hydrogen may be obtained by negotiation with the manufacturer.
Note C: Final product analysis.
Note D: Need not be reported.
Note E: A residual is an element present in a metal or an alloy in small quantities and is inherent to the manufacturing process but not added intentionally. In titanium these elements include aluminum, vanadium, tin, chromium, molybdenum, niobium, zirconium, hafnium, bismuth, ruthenium, palladium, yttrium, copper, silicon, cobalt, tantalum, nickel, boron, manganese, and tungsten.
Note F: The purchaser may, in his written purchase order, request analysis for specific residual elements not listed in this specification.

Mechanical Properties

Grade Tensile Stength, min Yield Stength (0.2 % Offset) min or range Elongation in 4D,
min, %
Reduction of Area
min, %
ksi Mpa ksi Mpa
28 90 620 70 483 15 25
28D 12 20
Note D: Properties for material in transformed-beta condition.