How to tell if a screw is made of titanium
April 02, 2024
To determine whether the screws are made of titanium, you can refer to the following methods:
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? ? ? ?1. Appearance identification: observe the appearance of the screw. Pure Titanium Screws and Titanium Alloy Screws are similar to traditional stainless steel, copper and iron screws, but the high-end series of titanium screws can reach a higher level. Its appearance is beautiful, sometimes like handicrafts emit a cool light. Compared with iron screws and copper screws, titanium screws will appear brighter and have a cool glow. ?
? ? ? ?2. Scratch test: In case of uncertainty, gently scratch the screw on white ceramic. If the screw is made of titanium, it will leave gray scratches on the white porcelain. And stainless steel will not leave scratches on white porcelain. However, it should be noted that some titanium products nowadays will do special hardening treatment on the head of the product for better user experience, so that it is no longer easy to leave scratches.
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? ? ? ?3. Chemical testing: This is a more accurate method. Through chemical reaction, the composition of the material can be determined. For example, using nitric acid test, pure titanium will produce bubbles in an instant.
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? ? ? ?4. Price judgment: Since titanium is relatively expensive as a raw material for screws, the price is also a basis for judgment. If the price of the screw is found to be abnormally low, then it may not be a real Titanium Screw. ?
? ? ? ?It should be noted that the titanium screws on the market are mainly pure titanium and Titanium Alloy. Pure titanium has better flexibility and oxidation resistance. Titanium alloys, on the other hand, are made by mixing titanium with other metals to enhance their specific properties. When choosing and using screws, you should determine the right material according to your actual needs.