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PRODUCT DATA of VT23
MaterialVT23
General InformationMartensite (α + β)-alloys. It is based on the Ti–Al–Mo–V–Cr–Fe system and is intended to be used as-annealed and thermally hardened. Is hardenable in cross-section up to 80 mm2
Processing and AssemblyAnnealing temperature: 750-800 C Hardening treatment: Quenching temp:780-800C, aging: 450-550C for 6-10 hrs
Chemical Composition5.5Al–2.0Mo–4.5V–1.0Cr–0.7Fe-rem Ti
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity4.57
Phase changesPolymorphic transformation temperature: 890-930 C
ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Tensile Modulus108 GPa
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Electrical Volume Resistivity1.27e-8 ohm.m
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Thermal Conductivity8.37 W/m.K
Thermal Expansion Coefficient8.5 μstrain/°C
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
Bimetallic CorrosionCan be connected without any restriction to: Cr, Cu, Brass, Cu-Ni alloys, Al-bronzes, Si-bronzes, Gun metal, P-bronzes, Sn-bronzes, Ag, 300 and 400 series stainless steel, low alloy steel, Au, Pt, C, Rh
Can be connected in a non-controlled environment to the above and Ni, Monel, Inconel, Ni-Mo alloys
Can be connected in a clean room environment to above and Cd, Al-Cu alloys
Needs specific measures: All others
Test:ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 Table 5.1
Data Quality: Design Data
WeldingIt is welded by all kinds of welding applicable for titanium.
Nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and mixtures containing these gases shall not be used
Welding with alloy-matching fillers is recommended, preferably using extra Low Interstitial (ELI) filler wires