Panel · Sizes pending
Metallic — indicative fig. M·98
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 35kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive 240-345MPa StructuralDesign life 150yr Durable
High-performance titanium panels for extreme environment applications with superior corrosion resistance
01 Physical
Density 4510kg/m3
Specific gravity 4.51
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6Mohs
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Exceptional
pH tolerance 1-14pH
Surface roughness 0.4-1.6um
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 240-345MPa
Compressive strength 240-345MPa
Flexural strength 240-345MPa
Shear strength 200-220MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.34
Impact resistance 30-50J
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 16W/mK
Specific heat 523J/kgK
Thermal expansion 0.0086mm/m/degC
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class A1 (Non-combustible)
Fire resistance level 60+minutes
Ignition temp N/A (non-combustible in bulk)degC
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0kW/m2
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 35-55kg CO2-eq/kg
Carbon footprint 79-124kg CO2-eq/m2
Embodied energy 650-720MJ/kg
Water footprint 100-300L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20-30%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7.0/10
VOC emissions 0ug/m3
Toxicity rating Very Low
LEED contribution 1-2points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 150-200+years
Maintenance interval 3650-7300days
Warranty period 30-50years
Material cost (range) 300-1200AUD/m2
Material cost (per unit) 450AUD/m2
Lead time 84-224days
Lifecycle cost 1500-4000AUD/m2
Annual maintenance 0.25-1.00AUD/m2/year
Market availability Very Limited
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Highest corrosion resistance of any architectural metal — immune to atmospheric, marine, and industrial environments
- Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio — 60% density of steel with comparable strength
- Ultra-lightweight cladding possible (2.3 kg/m2 at 0.5 mm thickness)
- Lowest thermal expansion of common architectural metals — minimal movement joints required
- Non-combustible with very high melting point (1,660 degC)
- Zero maintenance required in virtually any environment
- 100% recyclable with no quality degradation
- Unique aesthetic with light-reflective, colour-shifting surface qualities
- Longest lifespan of any architectural metal — effectively permanent (100-200+ years)
Constraints
- Highest cost of any common architectural metal — premium-tier pricing
- Very high embodied energy and carbon (Kroll process extremely energy-intensive)
- Specialist fabrication required — difficult to weld, cut, and form compared to steel or aluminium
- Limited supply chain in Australia — all material imported
- Titanium dust and fines are pyrophoric (fire risk during fabrication — requires inert atmosphere grinding)
- Cannot be soldered — mechanical fastening or specialised TIG welding required
- Galling tendency when titanium contacts titanium (requires anti-seize on fasteners)
08 Applications
A1 Signature architectural facade cladding Rainscreen, standing seam, or shingle panel systems for iconic buildings. Titanium's unique aesthetic and permanence make it the material of choice for museums, cultural institutions, and landmark commercial buildings where design expression and longevity are paramount.
A2 Extreme environment cladding Facade and roofing for buildings in coastal, industrial, geothermal, or chemically aggressive environments where no other metal can survive without coatings. Titanium's passive TiO2 layer resists all atmospheric corrosion.
A3 Ultra-long-lifespan roofing Standing seam and interlocking roofing systems for buildings designed for 100+ year service life. Zero maintenance means lifecycle cost can be lower than materials requiring periodic replacement.
A4 Lightweight structural cladding Applications where self-weight is critical — at 2.26 kg/m2 (0.5 mm), titanium is lighter than equivalent copper, bronze, zinc, or steel cladding, reducing structural loading on substrates and secondary steelwork.
A5 Anodised colour facade panels Nippon Steel TranTixxii range offers stable interference-based colours (gold, blue, purple, bronze, champagne) that do not fade or peel because colour is produced by oxide layer thickness, not pigment.
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.