Titanium Mesh & Expanded Titanium in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for building electrodes, anodes, current collectors and corrosion-proof screens from expanded and woven titanium mesh. The alloy gives superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids and is essentially non-magnetic, with a practical service limit of approx. +550 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
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| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
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Specifications of Titanium Mesh & Expanded Titanium Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Opening (mm) | Strand (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Open area (%) | Grade |
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| Expanded 1 u00d7 2 | 1 u00d7 2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 55 | Gr1 |
| Expanded 2.5 u00d7 5 | 2.5 u00d7 5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 60 | Gr1 |
| Expanded 6 u00d7 12 | 6 u00d7 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 65 | Gr2 |
| Woven 40-Mesh | 0.435 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 46 | Gr1 |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Titanium Mesh & Expanded Titanium Is Used
- Electrolysis & hydrogen: anode and cathode substrates and porous transport layers.
- Electroplating: platinized and MMO-coated titanium anodes.
- Chlorine & water treatment: anodes for electro-chlorination.
- Medical & marine: implants and seawater-resistant screens.
Ordering Titanium Mesh & Expanded Titanium in 316L Stainless Steel
- Form: Expanded titanium for rigidity, woven titanium for fine openings.
- Grade: Gr1 for forming and electrodes, Gr2 for strength.
- Coating: Bare, platinized, or MMO (iridium/ruthenium) for anode duty.
Mistakes to Avoid with Titanium Mesh & Expanded Titanium
- Welding in air, which makes joints brittle.
- Using bare titanium as an anode, which passivates.
