mineral / Metallic / Non-Ferrous

Titanium Sheet (0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm)

Premium architectural cladding material offering exceptional durability, corrosion resistance and 100+ year service life. Grade 2 commercially pure titanium with strength comparable to stainless steel.

Atlas code
MIN-MET-NF-017
titaniumgrade-2non-ferrouspremiummarine-gradearchitecturalnon-combustible
Titanium Sheet (0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm)
At-a-glance signals

Premium architectural cladding material offering exceptional durability, corrosion resistance and 100+ year service life. Grade 2 commercially pure titanium with strength comparable to stainless steel.

Overview
Executive summary

Titanium sheet in architectural thicknesses provides unmatched longevity and performance for prestige building applications. The material forms a stable oxide layer providing complete protection against corrosion without coatings. Particularly suited to marine environments, heritage buildings, and extreme climate conditions across all Australian zones. While initial costs are substantial, whole-life value is exceptional due to minimal maintenance and complete recyclability.

Best when…
  • 100+ year service life expectancy
  • Complete corrosion immunity in marine environments
  • Non-combustible (BAL-FZ compliant)
  • 40% lighter than steel with equal strength
  • No coatings or treatments required
  • 100% recyclable with high scrap value
  • Self-healing oxide layer
  • Excellent fatigue resistance
  • UV stable with no degradation
  • Low thermal expansion reduces stress
Top advantages
  1. 01 100+ year service life expectancy
  2. 02 Complete corrosion immunity in marine environments
  3. 03 Non-combustible (BAL-FZ compliant)
  4. 04 40% lighter than steel with equal strength
  5. 05 No coatings or treatments required
Top limitations
  1. 01 Very high initial material cost ($80-110 USD/kg)
  2. 02 Limited local fabricator expertise
  3. 03 8-16 week lead times typical
  4. 04 Specialist welding equipment required
  5. 05 Difficult to machine without proper tools
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
4510 kg/m³
Specific gravity
4.51
Porosity
0 %
Water absorption
0 %
Hardness
200
UV resistance
Excellent // No degradation
Chemical resistance
Excellent // pH 3-12 immunity
pH tolerance
3-12
Surface roughness
0.8 µm
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
345 MPa
Compressive strength
970 MPa
Flexural strength
380 MPa
Shear strength
280 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.34
Impact resistance
High // Charpy V-notch >20J
Creep resistance
Excellent // <0.1% at 300°C
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
180 kgCO2e/m² Per m² of titanium sheet (area-based for cladding application; per-kg = 35–55 kgCO2e/kg for primary titanium via Kroll process).
Carbon footprint
40
Embodied energy
590 MJ/kg
Water footprint
120 L/kg
Recycled content
30 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
9
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·5
Combustibility class
Non-combustible
Fire resistance level
Non-combustible // AS 1530.1
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
$450-650 AUD/m² // 0.7mm sheet
Material cost (per unit)
$80-110 USD/kg // Grade 2
Lead time
8-16 weeks // Typical delivery
Lifecycle cost
$8-12 AUD/m²/year // 100-year life
Annual maintenance
$0-5 AUD/m² // Minimal
Market availability
Limited // Special order
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
100+ years // Marine environment
Maintenance interval
10 years // Inspection only
Warranty period
25-50 years // Manufacturer dependent
Layer D

Where it's used

Architectural cladding and facades
Marine and coastal infrastructure
Heritage and landmark buildings
Roofing for extreme environments
Cyclonic region construction
Chemical plant cladding
Airport and transport terminals
Green Star rated projects
Prestige residential projects
Public buildings and museums
MIN-MET-NF-017 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.