Gr23 ERTi-23 Medical Titanium wire | Ti-6Al-4V ELI
Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) titanium wire is a highly biocompatible and corrosion-resistant alloy that is ideal for medical implants and surgical instruments. Its excellent strength, ductility, and weldability make it suitable for orthopedic implants, dental implants, and a wide range of other medical applications. The low interstitial content improves its biocompatibility and fatigue resistance, making it the material of choice for applications requiring long-term stability inside the human body.
Sizes of Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) Titanium wire
Property | Value/Description |
Alloy | Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Gr23) |
Composition | 6% Aluminum, 4% Vanadium, Balance Titanium |
Tensile Strength | 900-1,100 MPa |
Yield Strength | 800-1,000 MPa |
Elongation | 10-15% |
Corrosion Resistance | Excellent for medical, marine, and industrial environments |
Applications | Orthopedic implants, dental implants, surgical instruments, medical devices |
Wire Sizes | Diameters :0.1 mm -- 5 mm |
Chemical Composition of Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) Titanium wire
Element | Composition |
Titanium (Ti) | Balance (min 90%) |
Aluminum (Al) | 6.00% |
Vanadium (V) | 4.00% |
Iron (Fe) | 0.25% (max) |
Oxygen (O) | 0.13% (max) |
Carbon (C) | 0.08% (max) |
Hydrogen (H) | 0.015% (max) |
Nitrogen (N) | 0.05% (max) |
Applications of Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) Titanium wire
Due to its biocompatibility, strength, and corrosion resistance, Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) titanium wire is widely used in medical applications, including:
· Orthopedic Implants: Used for making bone screws, plates, pins, and prostheses due to its strength and ability to bond well with bone tissue.
· Dental Implants: Used in dental prostheses, such as dental implants, and braces, due to its biocompatibility and long-term stability in the body.
· Surgical Instruments: The alloy is also used for producing surgical tools, such as scalpels, scissors, and forceps.
· Medical Device Manufacturing: Employed in the production of heart valves, pacemaker components, and vascular stents, where both mechanical properties and biocompatibility are essential.
· Prosthetic Devices: Used for making prosthetics that require high strength and light weight while being compatible with human tissue.
Weldability and Fabrication of Gr23 ERTi-23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) Titanium wire
Weldability: Gr23 titanium alloy is known for its excellent weldability. It can be welded using various techniques like TIG welding and MIG welding, which makes it suitable for producing welded components like surgical tools and medical implants.
Formability: The alloy can be cold worked and hot worked into wire, sheet, plate, and rod forms. The excellent formability allows it to be processed into fine wire used in applications like implantable devices, surgical sutures, and orthopedic applications.
Gr23 ERTi-23 has excellent corrosion resistance, especially in the human body’s environment. The low levels of interstitial elements like oxygen and carbon improve its biocompatibility, making it ideal for implants and medical devices that need to withstand the challenging environment inside the body. The alloy resists:
Pitting corrosion
Crevice corrosion
Stress corrosion cracking
Oxidation at elevated temperatures
