Titanium 6246 is an alpha-beta alloy that can be heat treated to higher strengths in greater section sizes than Titanium 6Al-4V (Titanium Grade 5) with excellent corrosion resistance. It is frequently used in applications where high strength and light weight are needed along with good corrosion resistance.

As in other titanium alloys, Ti 6246 has high level of corrosion resistance based on the existence of a consistent and continuous oxide layer which is formed spontaneously upon exposure to oxygen. In addition, due to its approximate 6% molybdenum content, Ti 6246 has excellent resistance to corrosion in reducing environments such as Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). It has excellent resistance to corrosion in seawater making it a good choice for use in offshore and subsea oil and gas operations where seawater corrosion and weight are concerns.

Applications
Titanium 6246 is used in applications where very high strength, light weight and corrosion resistance are important. Potential applications include shafts and housings for oil and gas drilling tools, subsea wellhead and riser components, well sampling equipment, pressure housings, and completion equipment. Ti 6246 has also been used in high-performance motorsport applications to reduce weight/size of components.