Shear Modulus of Common Titanium Alloys
The shear modulus, also known as the modulus of rigidity, is a material property that measures its resistance to deformation under shear stress. For titanium alloys, including those commonly used in engineering applications like Ti-6Al-4V, the shear modulus typically falls within the range of 40 to 45 gigapascals (GPa).
The following table table provides a curated list of shear modulus values for different titanium alloys, taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F).
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| UNS number | Composition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R50250 | 45 | |
| Grade 2 | R50400 | 45 | |
| Grade 3 | R50550 | 45 | |
| Grade 4 | R50700 | 40 | |
| Grade 5 | R56400 | Ti-6Al-4V | 44 |
| Grade 6 | R54520 | Ti-5Al-2.5Sn | 48 |
| Grade 7 | R52400 | Ti-0.2Pd | 45 |
| Grade 9 | R56320 | Ti-3Al-2.5V | 44 |
| Grade 10 | R58030 | Ti-11.5Mo-6Zr-4.5Sn | 41 |
| Grade 11 | R52250 | Ti-0.2Pd | 45 |
| Grade 12 | R53400 | Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni | 45 |
| Grade 19 | R58153 | Ti-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr-3Al | 40 |
| Grade 23 | R56401 | Ti-6Al-4V (ELI) | 44 |
| Grade 30 | R53530 | 41 | |
| Grade 31 | R53532 | 41 | |
| Grade 32 | R55111 | Ti-5Al-1Sn-1Zr-1V-0.8Mo | 40 |
| Grade 33 | R53442 | 41 | |
| Grade 34 | R53445 | 41 | |
| Grade 35 | R56340 | 41 | |
| Grade 37 | R52815 | 40 | |
| Grade 38 | R54250 | 40 |
These values are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as material composition, temperature, and processing conditions.
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References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018.