Procurement Articles

New English technical and purchasing content for titanium and nickel buyers.

September 14, 2026

Grade 12 Titanium Pipe for Chloride and Brine Service: ASTM Standards, Selection and Buyer RFQ Guide

A procurement guide to Gr12 / UNS R53400 titanium pipe for hot chloride brine and demanding process service, covering Gr2 comparison, ASTM B861/B862/B363/B381, QA and RFQ requirements.

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September 9, 2026

Titanium Pipe for Seawater and Desalination Systems: Grade 2, Grade 12, ASTM and Buyer RFQ Guide

A procurement guide for seawater cooling, brine and desalination projects covering Gr2 vs Gr12, ASTM B861/B862/B338/B363/B381, QA, dimensions and a complete RFQ checklist.

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September 7, 2026

Grade 2 Titanium Pipe for Chemical Processing: ASTM Selection, Service Conditions and Buyer RFQ Guide

A buyer-focused guide to Grade 2 titanium pipe for chemical processing, covering ASTM B861/B862/B363, service data, Grade 2 vs Grade 12, QA and a complete RFQ checklist.

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September 4, 2026

ASTM B862 Titanium Welded Pipe: Grade 2 Specs, QA and Buyer RFQ Guide

A procurement guide to ASTM B862 welded titanium pipe covering Gr1, Gr2, Gr9 and Gr12, welded vs seamless selection, dimensions, QA, documents and RFQ requirements.

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September 2, 2026

ASTM B861 Titanium Seamless Pipe: Grade 2 Specs, Testing and Buyer RFQ Guide

A procurement guide to ASTM B861 seamless titanium pipe covering Gr1, Gr2, Gr9 and Gr12 selection, B861 vs B338, dimensions, testing, documents and RFQ requirements.

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August 31, 2026

ASTM B338 Titanium Heat Exchanger Tubes: Grades, Sizes and Buyer RFQ Guide

A procurement guide to ASTM B338 titanium heat exchanger tubing, including Gr1, Gr2, Gr9 and Gr12 selection, dimensions, testing, documentation and RFQ requirements.

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August 2026

Gr2 vs Gr12 Titanium: Which Grade Fits Corrosive Service?

A procurement-focused comparison of commercially pure Gr2 and alloyed Gr12 titanium for piping, heat exchangers and process equipment.

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August 2026

Titanium or Nickel? A Practical Material-Screening Guide for Process Piping

Titanium and nickel are both corrosion-resistant materials, but they are not interchangeable. Start with the service environment before comparing price.

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August 2026

Heat Exchanger Tube RFQ: The Details That Prevent Re-Quoting

A clear heat exchanger tube inquiry should define more than diameter and quantity. These details help suppliers quote the same requirement the first time.

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August 2026

Nickel 200 / 201 Pipe and Fittings: A Buyer’s Starting Guide

Nickel 200 and 201 are commercially pure nickel grades often discussed for chemical and caustic-service equipment. Here is what to put in an inquiry.

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August 2026

How to Send a Complete Titanium RFQ in One Message

A structured RFQ reduces back-and-forth, shortens quotation time and makes supplier comparisons easier.

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