{"product_id":"grade-2-commercially-pure-titanium-wire","title":"Grade 2 Titanium Wire Soft Commercially Pure All Forms","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.rk-g2{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;color:#273036;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}\n.rk-g2 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.rk-g2 p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.rk-g2 h2{font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);line-height:1.3;color:#005969;margin:44px 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #00AAFF;font-weight:800}\n.rk-g2 h3{font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,23px);line-height:1.35;color:#005969;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-left:11px;border-left:4px solid #00AAFF;font-weight:700}\n.rk-g2 h4{font-size:clamp(16px,1.8vw,19px);line-height:1.4;color:#114954;margin:22px 0 8px;font-weight:700}\n.rk-g2 h5{font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,17px);line-height:1.4;color:#0a6b7a;margin:18px 0 6px;font-weight:700}\n.rk-g2 h6{font-size:clamp(14px,1.5vw,15px);line-height:1.45;color:#33424a;margin:14px 0 6px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2px}\n.rk-g2 ul,.rk-g2 ol{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px}\n.rk-g2 li{margin:0 0 7px}\n.rk-g2 a{color:#005969;text-decoration:underline}\n.rk-g2 .rk-lead{font-size:clamp(16px,1.9vw,18px);color:#33424a}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc{background:#f2f9fb;border:1px solid #d4e9ee;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;margin:8px 0 10px;columns:2;column-gap:34px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc .rk-toct{font-weight:800;color:#005969;margin:0 0 10px;column-span:all;font-size:17px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc li{margin:0 0 7px;break-inside:avoid}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc a{text-decoration:none;color:#114954;font-weight:600}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc a::before{content:\"\\25B8 \\0020\";color:#00AAFF}\n.rk-g2 .rk-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:16px 0}\n.rk-g2 .rk-card{border:1px solid #dcebef;border-top:3px solid #00AAFF;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;background:#fff}\n.rk-g2 .rk-card h4{margin-top:0;color:#005969}\n.rk-g2 .rk-card p:last-child,.rk-g2 .rk-card ul:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.rk-g2 .rk-check{list-style:none;padding-left:4px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-check li{position:relative;padding-left:24px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-check li::before{content:\"\\2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#00AAFF;font-weight:800}\n.rk-g2 .rk-tablewrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0 18px;border:1px solid #dcebef;border-radius:10px}\n.rk-g2 table.rk-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;background:#fff}\n.rk-g2 .rk-table th{background:#005969;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:11px 13px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-table td{border-bottom:1px solid #e3eef0;padding:10px 13px;vertical-align:top}\n.rk-g2 .rk-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f6fbfc}\n.rk-g2 .rk-note{background:#eef8fc;border-left:4px solid #005969;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;color:#234}\n.rk-g2 details.rk-faq{border:1px solid #dcebef;border-radius:10px;margin:10px 0;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}\n.rk-g2 details.rk-faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#005969;list-style:marker;outline:none}\n.rk-g2 details.rk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{color:#00AAFF}\n.rk-g2 details.rk-faq[open]{background:#fbfdfe}\n.rk-g2 details.rk-faq p{padding:0 16px 14px;margin:0}\n.rk-g2 .rk-muted{color:#5a6a72;font-size:14px}\n@media(max-width:768px){\n.rk-g2{font-size:15px;padding:0 12px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-toc{columns:1}\n.rk-g2 .rk-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n.rk-g2 h2{margin:34px 0 12px}\n}\n@media(max-width:480px){\n.rk-g2{padding:0 8px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-table th,.rk-g2 .rk-table td{padding:9px 10px}\n.rk-g2 .rk-card{padding:14px}\n.rk-g2 ul,.rk-g2 ol{padding-left:19px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-g2\"\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"rk-toc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rk-toct\"\u003eOn this page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-what\"\u003eWhat Grade 2 titanium wire is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-props\"\u003eProperties \u0026amp; characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-forms\"\u003eForms, tempers \u0026amp; finishes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-made\"\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-apps\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-work\"\u003eWorking \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-choose\"\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rkg2-faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-what\"\u003eGrade 2 Titanium Wire: Soft, Formable, Corrosion-Proof Pure Titanium Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rk-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 titanium wire\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wire drawn from \u003cstrong\u003ecommercially pure (CP), unalloyed titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e — titanium that gains its useful performance from controlled oxygen and iron content rather than from added strengthening elements. It is the most widely used of the pure titanium wires because it strikes a practical balance: soft enough to bend, weave, coil, and head with ease, yet strong enough for everyday industrial, chemical, medical, and consumer use, while carrying titanium's signature resistance to corrosion and its compatibility with the human body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as coiled wire, spooled wire, or straight cut lengths in annealed (soft), bright, pickled, or polished condition, Grade 2 titanium wire runs from ultra-fine diameters for mesh and jewelry to heavier wire rod for fasteners and formed parts. This guide explains how pure Grade 2 wire behaves, the forms and finishes it is delivered in, how it is made, where it is used, and how to specify the right wire for a process — all focused specifically on Grade 2 commercially pure titanium wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Is the Most-Used Pure Titanium Wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong commercially pure titanium materials, Grade 2 is considered the dependable \"workhorse.\" It is more ductile and easier to cold-form than higher-strength titanium, yet firmer and more structurally capable than the very softest pure titanium. Add in excellent weldability, a stable self-repairing oxide surface, wide availability, and a lower cost than specialty alloys, and Grade 2 titanium wire becomes the default choice whenever corrosion resistance, light weight, and easy forming matter more than maximum tensile strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade 2 Pure Titanium vs. High-Strength Titanium Alloy Wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers sometimes compare pure titanium wire with titanium alloy wire, and the distinction is useful when specifying material:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-tablewrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rk-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComparison point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade 2 (commercially pure) wire\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh-strength titanium alloy wire\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnalloyed, single-phase pure titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrengthened by added alloying elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeel \u0026amp; forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and ductile; easy to bend, weave, and head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiffer, stronger, with more springback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeldability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent and very forgiving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood, but more procedure-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmong the best in titanium for chemical media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent, though slightly lower in the most aggressive environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh, anodes and racks, jewelry, medical, chemical parts, forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-load springs, aerospace and structural parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst stainless steel wire, Grade 2 titanium wire is lighter, fully non-rusting in chloride and saltwater service, non-magnetic, and hypoallergenic — which is why it replaces stainless in marine, chemical, plating, and skin-contact products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-props\"\u003eProperties \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe values below describe typical behavior for annealed, commercially pure Grade 2 titanium wire in general service; exact figures move with diameter, temper, and test direction, so treat them as a selection guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-tablewrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rk-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical behavior\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it means in use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.51 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 57% of steel — light finished products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnealed tensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoughly 345–550 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdequate strength with high ductility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 20% or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithstands tight bends, weaving, and cold heading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElastic modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 100–105 GPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, compliant feel versus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelting point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1,668 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuited to hot and demanding environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-magnetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe near sensors, instruments, and imaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface behavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable self-healing oxide film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists rust, chlorides, salt water, and many acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftness, Ductility and Cold Formability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining quality of Grade 2 titanium wire is ductility. In its annealed condition it accepts tight-radius bends, repeated weaving, twisting, coiling, and cold heading without cracking, and it elongates substantially before failure. This is the material fabricators reach for when a wire has to be aggressively shaped — woven into fine cloth, wrapped into a rack, bent into an eyeglass component, or cold-headed into a fastener head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Ductility Matters for Bending, Weaving and Coiling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brittle wire snaps on a loom, splits in a header, or cracks on a tight bend. Grade 2's high elongation gives each forming operation a wide safety margin, so fine wire can be knitted and woven at speed and heavier wire can be bent and formed into complex shapes with fewer rejects — the core reason it dominates woven mesh and wire-form work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Self-Healing Oxide Film\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 titanium forms an extremely tight, adherent oxide film the instant it meets oxygen. If scratched, the film re-forms by itself in air or moisture, protecting the wire in seawater and brine, chlorides, hypochlorite, nitric and chromic acids, bleaches, alkalis, and many process chemicals. In these environments Grade 2 pure titanium often outlasts stainless and carbon steel wire, which pit, stain, or rust over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeldability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercially pure Grade 2 is one of the easiest titanium materials to weld: it is soft, clean-melting, and chemically simple, so it produces ductile weld metal when joined under proper inert shielding. Because of this, Grade 2 titanium wire is also drawn into matching filler metal for welding pure-titanium sheet, tube, pipe, and process equipment, where a soft, equally corrosion-resistant weld is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Magnetic, Biocompatible and Anodizable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 titanium wire is non-magnetic and well tolerated by skin and tissue, supporting surgical, dental, and wearable products as well as jewelry worn for long periods. It is also readily anodized: an electrochemical process that thickens the surface oxide and produces interference colors without dyes or coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eColor by Anodizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy controlling anodizing voltage, the same Grade 2 wire can be finished in bronze, blue, purple, gold, or green tones — a favorite effect for jewelry, craft wire, eyewear accents, and decorative wire forms, while keeping the underlying metal pure, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-forms\"\u003eForms, Tempers and Surface Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Grade 2 wire is delivered determines how it runs on production equipment. It is offered in several supply forms, mechanical conditions, and surfaces that combine to match a specific weaving, forming, heading, or welding process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply Forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCoiled wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\nGrade 2 titanium coil wire is wound into compact coils for batch fabrication, in-house straightening, tie and rack work, and general forming where a mounted spool is not required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpooled wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\nSpooled wire pays out smoothly and continuously for looms, knitting and braiding machines, coilers, automated tie and winding lines, and wire-fed welding, where tangle-free, even feed is essential.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStraight cut wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\nStraightened and cut Grade 2 wire arrives in fixed lengths for pins, spokes, rods, frame parts, anode hangers, and components that must be ready to use without further straightening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTempers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnnealed (Soft) — the Natural Condition for Grade 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Grade 2 titanium wire is supplied annealed for maximum softness and formability. Annealed wire is the default for weaving, tight bending, cold heading, tie wire, and any part that is shaped aggressively, because it offers the highest elongation and the lowest risk of cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold-Drawn \/ Stiffer Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a slightly firmer, straighter-feeling wire is useful, Grade 2 can be left in a cold-drawn condition. This adds modest stiffness and tensile response for straight push-pull elements, pins, and wire forms that must hold line, while staying far softer and more formable than a high-strength alloy wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBright\u003c\/h4\u003e\nBright or bright-annealed Grade 2 wire has a smooth, clean silvery surface for visible consumer products, jewelry, eyewear, and clean forming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePickled\u003c\/h4\u003e\nPickled (descaled) wire has a uniform matte-silver surface, free of scale, ready for welding, weaving, anodes, and industrial fabrication.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePolished\u003c\/h4\u003e\nPolished wire offers the smoothest, easiest-to-clean finish for medical, dental, and cosmetic parts, and for fine jewelry work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAs-drawn\u003c\/h4\u003e\nAn economical as-drawn surface suits hidden structural wire, rack and tie work, and parts that are cleaned or anodized later.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiameter Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 titanium wire is drawn across a broad cross-section range. Fine and ultra-fine wire begins at roughly 0.05–0.10 mm for micro-weaving, braiding, jewelry, and delicate medical work; general-purpose wire commonly runs from about 0.10 mm to 6.0 mm for mesh, tie wire, forming, fasteners, and filler; heavier wire and wire rod above this range can be arranged to order. Coils, spools of various weights, and fixed straight lengths are all available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rk-muted\"\u003eDiameter is a selection range rather than a fixed catalog value — describe the cross-section, form, temper, and finish your process needs and the wire can be drawn and packaged to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rk-note\"\u003eCommercially pure Grade 2 titanium wire is commonly produced and tested to the widely recognized titanium wire specification ASTM B863; for surgical and implant-oriented work, pure titanium wire can additionally be supplied to medical material specifications such as ASTM F67, with mill documentation to order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-made\"\u003eHow Grade 2 Titanium Wire Is Produced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production route for pure Grade 2 wire emphasizes keeping the metal soft, clean, and chemically consistent so it forms and welds predictably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Ingot to Wire Rod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a melted and consolidated commercially pure titanium ingot, controlled for oxygen, iron, and interstitial elements to hold the soft, ductile character of Grade 2. The ingot is forged and hot-rolled into bar and then into wire rod, the heavier feedstock that will later be drawn down to the finished diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Pass Drawing and Intermediate Annealing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire rod is pulled through a sequence of drawing dies that shrink the cross-section and lengthen the wire. Because titanium hardens as it deforms, the line alternates drawing with intermediate annealing that restores softness, letting the wire reach very fine diameters without cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping the Wire Soft and Workable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Grade 2, the annealing schedule is what preserves the high elongation customers rely on for weaving and forming. A correctly annealed pure-titanium wire bends and flattens freely; an under-annealed wire feels stiff and is more likely to split in a header or crack on a tight radius — so heat treatment is controlled as carefully as the drawing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Preparation and Clean Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter final reduction the wire is degreased, descaled or bright-annealed, and optionally polished, then wound into coils, spooled, or straightened and cut. Clean, sealed packaging protects the bright pure-titanium surface from moisture and shop-floor contamination before weaving, welding, anodizing, or heading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-apps\"\u003eApplications of Grade 2 Titanium Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is soft, corrosion-proof, non-magnetic, biocompatible, and easy to color, Grade 2 wire serves a distinct set of industries — many of them chosen specifically for pure titanium rather than for high-strength alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical, Marine and Desalination Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 wire is formed into heat-exchanger and condenser components, supports, tie wire, mesh, and wire forms for chemical plant, desalination, hypochlorite and chlor-alkali systems, fire-water and ballast systems, and seawater equipment where stainless wire would pit or corrode. Its oxide film keeps the part serviceable for long periods in salt water and aggressive process fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnode, Plating and Anodizing Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the signature uses of pure Grade 2 wire: titanium anode wire, plating and anodizing rack wire, rack tie wire, jigs and hooks, lead and connector wire, and the substrate wire for coated (MMO) anodes and cathodic-protection systems. Titanium survives the chemical and electrochemical bath environment that destroys ordinary steel and copper fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Pure Titanium Is Used for Racks and Anodes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRack and anode wire must stay conductive to the work while itself resisting the electrolyte, repeated current cycles, and acid dips. Grade 2's corrosion endurance, non-magnetic nature, and easy bending into custom hooks and ties make it the standard build material for plating and anodizing shop fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWoven Mesh, Filters and Screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, clean Grade 2 fine wire is woven, knitted, or welded into titanium wire mesh, woven cloth, filter screens, demister pads, electrode meshes, strainers, and catalyst supports for chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and high-temperature filtration. Its ductility lets fine wire be woven at tight pitches without breaking, while its corrosion resistance keeps mesh openings stable in aggressive fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical, Dental and Surgical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its biocompatibility and non-magnetic character, Grade 2 wire is used in surgical instruments, dental components and appliances, fixation and closure wire, guides, and implant-oriented manufacturing where a pure, body-compatible material and full traceability are required. Polished surfaces and mill test reports support qualification in regulated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEyewear, Jewelry and Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 is a favorite premium wire for lightweight eyeglass-frame components and for jewelry making — ear wires, findings, rings, bangles, bracelets, headwear, and craft and art wire — because it is hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, and lighter than steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnodized Jewelry and Wearable Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColor, Finish and Skin Compatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same soft wire can be anodized into durable interference colors and polished to a bright finish, giving designers colored, nickel-free jewelry and wearable accents that will not tarnish or irritate sensitive skin — a combination few other metal wires offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFasteners, Wire Forms and Light-Duty Springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnealed Grade 2 wire cold-heads cleanly into titanium screws, bolts, rivets, and pins, and it is bent into wire forms, clips, hangers, and safety \/ lock wire. It also serves light-duty springs and retainers where corrosion resistance and low weight matter more than very high spring force; for the most demanding high-load springs, a stronger alloy wire is the more typical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWelding Filler for Pure Titanium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is chemically pure and very weldable, Grade 2 titanium wire is drawn into matching filler metal for TIG welding pure-titanium vessels, pipe, tube, and chemical equipment, producing soft, ductile, corrosion-resistant welds that match the base material. It is the natural filler choice whenever the part being welded is itself commercially pure titanium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-work\"\u003eWorking and Fabrication Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 wire is built to be converted, and its softness shapes every fabrication recommendation below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBending, Forming and Coiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Grade 2 forms with modest force and far less springback than stiff alloy wire, though a small amount of elastic return should still be allowed for in tooling. It bends to tight radii, wraps neatly, and coils into consistent loops and light springs when the temper is matched to the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eForming Fine Wire and Mesh\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTension Control in Weaving and Coiling\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy Soft, Uniform Wire Runs Better on Looms and Coilers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt fine diameters, consistent softness and a smooth surface let the wire hold steady tension across a loom or coiler without necking, snagging, or snapping. Uniform annealed Grade 2 pays off as fewer broken warp wires, cleaner mesh, and repeatable coil geometry — which is why fine-wire buyers specify a consistent annealed temper and a bright or polished surface rather than the cheapest as-drawn wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Heading and Fastener Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse soft annealed wire for cold heading so the head can flow without splitting; keep dies clean and well-aligned and match heading speed to the wire's deformation rate. The resulting pure-titanium fasteners combine light weight with strong corrosion resistance for marine, chemical, and consumer hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnodizing and Surface Coloring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from a bright or polished, grease-free surface, then control anodizing voltage to set the interference color. Because the color comes from oxide thickness rather than paint or dye, it is durable, biocompatible, and easy to keep consistent within a production batch when surface preparation is standardized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning, Handling and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore coils and spools in dry, covered conditions to preserve the bright surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with clean gloves and keep wire away from steel tooling that could embed iron and cause surface discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegrease before welding, anodizing, or heading; use titanium-dedicated or stainless-safe cleaning baths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid dragging fine wire across sharp edges, where nicks could later cause breaks in weaving or coiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-choose\"\u003eHow to Choose Grade 2 Titanium Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm pure titanium is the right fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose Grade 2 when softness, formability, weldability, and maximum corrosion resistance lead; choose a stronger alloy only when high load or stiff spring force dominates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the form\u003c\/strong\u003e — spooled wire for automated weaving, coiling, and wire-fed work; coiled wire for batch fabrication and rack\/tie use; straight cut wire for fixed-length parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the temper\u003c\/strong\u003e — annealed (soft) for weaving, bending, and heading; cold-drawn when a slightly firmer, straighter wire is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright or polished for jewelry, eyewear, and medical; pickled for general industry, mesh, and anodes; as-drawn for hidden structural work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine and ultra-fine for mesh, braid, and jewelry; general sizes for forming, tie, filler, and fasteners; heavier rod for structural forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState documentation needs\u003c\/strong\u003e — mill test reports, heat traceability, ASTM B863 conformity, or ASTM F67 medical material records for regulated work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"rkg2-faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Grade 2 titanium wire pure titanium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Grade 2 is commercially pure (CP), unalloyed titanium — its performance comes from controlled oxygen and iron rather than added alloying elements. It is the most widely used pure-titanium wire because it balances softness, strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Grade 2 titanium wire used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used for woven mesh and filters, plating and anodizing rack and anode wire, chemical and marine hardware, medical and dental components, eyeglass frames, hypoallergenic jewelry and craft wire, fasteners, wire forms, light-duty springs, tie and safety wire, and matching welding filler for pure titanium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGrade 2 pure titanium vs. titanium alloy wire — which do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Grade 2 pure wire when you need softness, easy bending and weaving, excellent weldability, and the strongest corrosion resistance. Choose a high-strength titanium alloy wire when stiff spring force, high static load, or aerospace-level structural strength is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Grade 2 wire soft and easy to bend and weave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — annealed Grade 2 is deliberately soft and ductile, with high elongation, so it accepts tight bends, weaving, knitting, coiling, twisting, and cold heading with a wide forming margin and low risk of cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan Grade 2 titanium wire be welded or used as filler?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is highly weldable and is drawn into matching filler metal for TIG-welding pure-titanium sheet, tube, and process equipment, producing soft, ductile, corrosion-resistant weld metal under proper inert shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it hypoallergenic and safe for skin contact or medical use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 titanium is non-magnetic, biocompatible, and well tolerated by skin and tissue, which makes it suitable for jewelry, wearables, eyeglass frames, and surgical and dental components. For regulated medical work, specify polished finishes and mill documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan Grade 2 titanium wire be colored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it anodizes readily into durable bronze, blue, purple, gold, and green interference colors set by anodizing voltage, with no dyes or coatings, which is popular for jewelry and decorative wire forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCoil, spool, or straight wire — which is needed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose spooled wire for continuous weaving, coiling, and automated payout; coiled wire for batch fabrication, racks, and tie work; straight cut wire for fixed-length pins, hangers, and ready-to-assemble components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes Grade 2 titanium wire rust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not rust like steel. Its self-healing oxide film resists seawater, chlorides, and many acids and alkalis, which is why it replaces stainless wire in marine, chemical, desalination, and plating environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 2 titanium wire is the dependable, commercially pure titanium wire chosen for softness, easy forming, excellent weldability, first-rate corrosion resistance, non-magnetic behavior, and body-friendly, anodizable surface. Delivered as coiled, spooled, or straight wire in annealed, bright, pickled, or polished condition across fine to heavy diameters, it forms the backbone of woven mesh, plating and anode hardware, chemical and marine equipment, medical and dental parts, eyewear, and hypoallergenic jewelry. Defining the form, temper, finish, diameter, and documentation up front ensures the wire arrives soft, clean, and ready to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RapidKeen","offers":[{"title":"0.1mm (0.004\") \/ Grade 2 \/ 1m (39.4\")","offer_id":43767134421051,"sku":null,"price":0.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.1mm (0.004\") \/ Grade 5 \/ 1m (39.4\")","offer_id":43767134453819,"sku":null,"price":1.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.2mm (0.008\") \/ Grade 2 \/ 1m (39.4\")","offer_id":43767134486587,"sku":null,"price":0.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.2mm (0.008\") \/ Grade 5 \/ 1m (39.4\")","offer_id":43767134519355,"sku":null,"price":1.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3mm (0.012\") \/ Grade 2 \/ 1m (39.4\")","offer_id":43767134552123,"sku":null,"price":0.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.3mm (0.012\") \/ Grade 5 \/ 1m 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