Scary generalization.So you can build something out of 1/8" Ti to replace 1/4" steel and it should be just about as stong.
I had to settle for a Ti bottle opener.XJ Sean said:I have a watch made out of it, it looks nice that's about all I know about Ti
Sure 'bout that? This 551 grade claims 175 KSI yield, 210 KSI ultimate (without looking too hard)The strongest Titanium, 611, has a tensile strength of 150,000 or so.
LOL My sunglasses are TiDemoMike said:
I had to settle for a Ti bottle opener.
Huh? So if I have a given mass of steel, say 1kg, and a given mass of Ti, also 1kg, the Ti is somehow 45% lighter than the steel? Interesting theory....Mieser said:
It is also 45% lighter than steel per given mass....
Bingo.87YJ said:
If these number don't mean anything to you, don't worry about titanium. As the general theme above states...pound for pound, titanium is not generally stronger. The benefit is its specific strength (strength over density) is typically better.