Ti-6242 is a near-alpha titanium alloy combining aluminum, tin, zirconium, and molybdenum additions to create a material with excellent creep resistance and thermal stability at intermediate temperatures. It is used primarily in gas turbine engines, compressor casings, and other high-temperature structural applications where sustained performance in the 300–500 °C range is critical. Engineers select Ti-6242 over conventional Ti-6Al-4V when creep resistance and extended service life at elevated temperatures are priorities, making it particularly valuable in military and commercial aerospace propulsion systems where weight savings and durability directly impact performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 15.00 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 155.2 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy)2 entries | 143.6 | ksi | 20°C | ||
| ↳ | 93.55 | ksi | 482°C | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 16,534.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 1,000.1 | °F | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1640 | lb/in³ | — |