| Category | Property | Value / Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition (wt.%) | Ti | Balance | — |
| Al | 5.5–7.1 | wt.% | |
| Zr | 1.5–2.5 | wt.% | |
| Mo | 0.5–2.0 | wt.% | |
| V | 0.8–2.5 | wt.% | |
| Si | ≤0.15 | wt.% | |
| Fe | ≤0.25 | wt.% | |
| C | ≤0.08 | wt.% | |
| O | ≤0.12 | wt.% | |
| N | ≤0.03 | wt.% | |
| H | ≤0.015 | wt.% | |
| Physical Properties | Particle Size Range (D₁₀/D₅₀/D₉₀) | ≥15 / 30–40 / ≤63 | μm |
| Sphericity | ≥0.9 | — | |
| Apparent Density | ≥2.4 | g/cm³ | |
| Tap Density | ≥2.8 | g/cm³ | |
| Flowability | ≤35 | s/50g | |
| Mechanical Properties (Heat-Treated) | Test Temp. | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| Room Temp. | ≥1050 | ≥950 | |
| 500°C | ≥750 | ≥600 | |
| 600°C | ≥600 | ≥400 | |
| Units | MPa | MPa |
> Please note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact a Forgecise representative for the most current technical data.
2. Advantages vs. Standards
The BT20 titanium alloy powder offers a unique balance of high-temperature capability, processability, and cost-effectiveness, especially when compared to mainstream aerospace alloys:
- Superior High-Temp Ductility: At 600°C, elongation ≥15% — significantly higher than Ti-6Al-4V (typically <8% at 500°C) and even exceeds Ti-6242 (~10–12% at 425°C), enabling safer service under thermal cycling.
- Optimized for AM Processing: Particle size (D₅₀ = 30–40 μm), high sphericity (≥0.9), and excellent flowability (≤35 s/50g); ideal for SLM/EBM.
- Lower Alloying Cost: Reduced Mo and V lower raw material cost while retaining adequate strength—making it a cost-efficient alternative for non-critical 500°C components.
- High Purity & Consistency: O ≤0.12%, N ≤0.03%, H ≤0.015% comply with AMS and GB/T limits, ensuring minimal embrittlement and repeatable build quality.
- Weldability Advantage: Lower Mo + moderate V content improves weld integrity vs. high-Mo alloys, reducing hot cracking risk in hybrid manufacturing.
In summary, BT20 is engineered as a purpose-built AM-grade titanium alloy for medium-to-high temperature structural parts where ductility, manufacturability, and cost matter more than absolute peak strength.
3. Additive Manufacturing Application
BT20 titanium alloy powder is specifically optimized for powder-bed fusion (SLM, EBM) and laser-based directed energy deposition (LSF) processes. Its narrow particle size distribution (D₅₀ = 30–40 μm), high sphericity (>0.9), and excellent flowability (<35 s/50g) ensure uniform powder spreading, minimal porosity, and high-density builds (>99.5% relative density). The alloy’s balanced composition—moderate Al (5.5–7.1%), Zr (1.5–2.5%), and low Mo/V—delivers exceptional high-temperature ductility (≥15% elongation at 600°C) and good weldability, making it ideal for complex, load-bearing aerospace components such as turbine casings, bracket assemblies, and engine mounts that operate continuously below 500°C. Post-build heat treatment further enhances microstructural homogeneity and fatigue resistance, enabling certified use in civil and aviation applications.
4. Forgecise Custom Titanium Powder Service Summary
Forgecise specializes in delivering high-purity, high-consistency, and fully customizable titanium & titanium alloy powders for global additive manufacturing. Beyond standard grades (e.g., TC4/Grade 5, TA1/Grade 1, TC11, Ti-6Al-7Nb), we offer tailored solutions: composition fine-tuning, particle size customization, and pre-treatments (coating, annealing). Every batch is manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management, accompanied by full certification reports, Hall flow tests, and mechanical data from AM-printed test specimens. Choose Forgecise for a reliable, agile, and future-ready partner in metal 3D printing raw materials.
