Sheet · 0.6–1 mm
Metallic — indicative fig. M·107
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 970MPa StructuralDesign life 100yr Durable
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.
01 Physical
Density 4510kg/m³
Specific gravity 4.51
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 200
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-12
Surface roughness 0.8µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 345MPa
Compressive strength 970MPa
Flexural strength 380MPa
Shear strength 280MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.34
Impact resistance High
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 16.7W/m·K
Specific heat 520J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 8.6×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 180kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 40
Embodied energy 590MJ/kg
Water footprint 120L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 30%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 9
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 4
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 100+ years
Maintenance interval 10 years
Warranty period 25-50 years
Material cost (range) $450-650 AUD/m²
Material cost (per unit) $80-110 USD/kg
Lead time 8-16 weeks
Lifecycle cost $8-12 AUD/m²/year
Annual maintenance $0-5 AUD/m²
Market availability Limited
07 Assessment
Advantages
- 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
Constraints
- Very high initial material cost ($80-110 USD/kg)
- Limited local fabricator expertise
- 8-16 week lead times typical
- Specialist welding equipment required
- Difficult to machine without proper tools
- Galvanic corrosion risk with dissimilar metals
- Limited Australian stock availability
- Higher embodied energy than steel
- Requires careful thermal movement design
- Premium fixings and accessories needed
08 Applications
A1 Architectural cladding and facades
A2 Marine and coastal infrastructure
A3 Heritage and landmark buildings
A4 Roofing for extreme environments
A5 Cyclonic region construction
A6 Chemical plant cladding
A7 Airport and transport terminals
A8 Green Star rated projects
A9 Prestige residential projects
A10 Public buildings and museums
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.