AMS 4979

AMS 4979
Revision: “J” issued 08/2017
Alloy: 6AL-6V-2SN
Product Forms: Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Rings
Condition: Solution and Precipitation Heat Treated

Composition Analysis
Aluminum: 5.0 – 6.0%	Carbon (Maximum): 0.05%
Vanadium: 5.0 – 6.0%	Nitrogen (Maximum): 0.04%
Tin: 1.5 – 2.5%	Hydrogen (Maximum): 0.015%
Iron: 0.35 – 1.0%	Yttrium (Maximum): 0.005%
Copper: 0.35 – 1.0%	Other Elements (Total): 0.40%
Oxygen (Maximum): 0.20%	Titanium: Balance

 

Tensile Properties (Minimums)*
Tensile: 150 – 175 ksi	Elongation: 6 – 8%
Yield: 140 – 160 ksi	Reduction of Area: 15 – 20%

 

*Tensile property requirements vary based on orientation, section thickness/diameter, and cognizant engineering organization requirements.

Required Acceptance Tests

• Chemical Composition
• Tensile Properties
• Surface Contamination
• Microstructure

Disclaimer
The use of this information is strictly voluntary. Information may contain typographical errors, and should be used as a guideline only. This Material Spec Sheet contains generalizations and is in no way a substitution for the AMS 4979 specification.

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