How much is 1kg of titanium?
"$25/kg? That can't be aerospace grade!" I had to explain to a helicopter manufacturer last week. The truth? Aerospace grade titanium price ranges from $80-300/kg depending on:
✔ Form (billet vs. wire vs. powder)
✔ Quantity (50kg vs. 5-ton orders)
✔ Certification (AMS vs. ASTM)
Last month's real quote: $142/kg for Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V billet (100kg order, AS9100 certified)
What grade of titanium is used in aerospace?
Having supplied Boeing and Airbus programs, here's what flies:
| Grade | Typical Aerospace Grade Titanium Price/kg | Aircraft Application |
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| Grade 5 (6Al-4V) | $90-160 | Wing spars, landing gear |
| Grade 23 (6Al-4V ELI) | $130-220 | Critical engine parts |
| Grade 2 (CP) | $60-110 | Hydraulic systems |
Pro Tip: That "too good to be true" $70/kg quote? Probably industrial-grade with 0.25% iron content - a dealbreaker for fatigue life.
What grade titanium is most expensive?
Our annual pricing data reveals:
1. Grade 23 ELI ($220/kg peak)
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Why? Extra-low interstitial elements
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Used in: Jet engine rotors
2. Ti-5553 ($190-260/kg)
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Why? Beta alloy complexity
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Used in: Airbus A350 bulkheads
3. CP Grade 4 ($75-130/kg)
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Why? High oxygen content control
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Used in: Rocket fuel tanks
"We paid $50k for that 200kg Ti-5553 order - worth every penny for the weight savings." - Space startup CEO
How much is titanium per kg today?
Live Aerospace Grade Titanium Price Trends (June 2024):
| Product | Price/kg | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Bar | $124 | ↑3% |
| Grade 23 Sheet | $183 | Stable |
| Grade 2 Tube | $97 | ↓1.5% |
Watch for: Boeing's Q3 inventory buildup typically pushes prices up 5-8%
Why Our Aerospace Grade Titanium Price Beats Competitors
✅ Mill-direct sourcing (no distributor markup)
✅ Volume discounts (5+ ton orders)
✅ Batch testing included (saves $8-15/kg)
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Written by Sarah Chen, Procurement Director
"Still negotiates every titanium order personally - because your savings matter."
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