ASTM B265 is the internationally recognized standard specification for titanium and titanium alloy strip, sheet, and plate. Titanium foil produced under ASTM B265 refers to ultra-thin titanium sheet material — typically with thickness ranging from 0.02 mm to 0.3 mm — offering exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and outstanding biocompatibility.
In Colombia, demand for ASTM B265 titanium foil has grown significantly across sectors including chemical processing, oil & gas refining, marine infrastructure, aerospace components, and medical device manufacturing. As Colombia's industrial base modernizes and expands, titanium foil has become a critical material for engineers and procurement specialists seeking long-term performance in aggressive environments.
ProX Metal supplies ASTM B265 titanium foil in grades GR1, GR2, GR5 (Ti-6Al-4V), GR7, and GR12, with custom thickness, width, and surface finish options available to meet the precise requirements of Colombian industrial buyers.
| Standard | ASTM B265 |
| Grades Available | GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR12 |
| Thickness | 0.02 mm – 0.3 mm (foil); up to 12 mm (sheet) |
| Width | 100 mm – 2000 mm |
| Length | Coil or cut-to-length (custom) |
| Surface Finish | Bright annealed, cold-rolled, pickled, sandblasted |
| Condition | Annealed (softened) |
| MOQ | 10 kg (spot); custom order available |
| Certification | MTC, ISO, SGS available |
| Delivery | Export to Colombia via sea / air freight |
Colombia is home to a growing chemical processing sector, with facilities concentrated in Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. Titanium foil and sheet are increasingly specified for heat exchangers, reactor linings, and storage vessels where resistance to chlorine, sulfuric acid, and other aggressive media is critical. ASTM B265 GR2 and GR7 grades are the most commonly demanded in this segment.
Colombia's oil and gas industry, led by Ecopetrol and its network of international contractors, represents a major end-user of high-performance titanium materials. Offshore platforms in the Caribbean coast and onshore refineries in the Llanos region demand titanium components for downhole tools, heat exchangers, and piping systems. ASTM B265 titanium foil is used in corrosion-protection cladding and flexible barrier applications.
With major ports at Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta, Colombia's maritime infrastructure sector is a key consumer of corrosion-resistant titanium materials. ASTM B265 titanium foil and plate are used in desalination pre-treatment systems, heat exchangers for port cooling systems, and anti-corrosion shielding on marine vessels operating in the Pacific and Caribbean.
Colombia's medical technology sector, centered in Medellín's "Health City" (Ciudad del Salud) and Bogotá's biomedical cluster, is expanding rapidly. ASTM B265 GR1 and GR2 titanium foil is used in surgical implant packaging, dental device components, and medical-grade shielding applications. The material's biocompatibility and sterilization resistance make it the preferred choice for Colombian medical manufacturers.
Colombia's emerging technology manufacturing zones, particularly in Bogotá's Zona Franca and Medellín's Ruta N innovation district, are beginning to adopt titanium foil in electronics shielding, PCB substrate layers, and precision sensor housings. ASTM B265 GR1 ultra-thin titanium foil (0.02–0.05 mm) is in increasing demand for these high-tech applications.
Colombia is one of Latin America's largest producers of gold, coal, nickel, and emeralds. Mining operations and hydrometallurgical processing plants in Antioquia, Córdoba, and Cesar departments increasingly use titanium foil and plate for electrochemical cells, acid leach vessels, and electrolytic refining systems. The superior corrosion resistance of ASTM B265 GR2 and GR12 titanium is a key performance advantage in these demanding environments.
Colombia's government "Plan Nacional de Desarrollo" prioritizes industrial modernization, driving demand for advanced materials like ASTM B265 titanium foil. As local manufacturers upgrade aging equipment, titanium's superior lifecycle cost versus stainless steel is becoming a compelling argument for procurement teams across the country.
Colombia's membership in the Pacific Alliance (with Mexico, Peru, and Chile) and its extensive free trade agreements are simplifying the import of specialty materials. Titanium foil suppliers can now reach Colombian buyers with reduced tariff burdens and streamlined customs procedures, accelerating the adoption of ASTM B265 titanium in domestic supply chains.
Colombia's ambitious renewable energy targets — aiming for 12 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2030 — are creating new demand for titanium components in green hydrogen electrolyzers and electrochemical energy storage systems. ASTM B265 GR1 and GR2 titanium foil serve as critical bipolar plate and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) components in PEM electrolyzers being deployed in Colombia's energy transition projects.
With water scarcity affecting Colombia's Caribbean coastal cities, including Cartagena and Barranquilla, new desalination projects are under development. Titanium heat exchanger plates and foil-lined components conforming to ASTM B265 are being specified in these projects due to their proven performance in seawater environments and extended service life exceeding 25 years.
Colombia's healthcare sector continues to grow, with increasing domestic production of medical devices replacing imports. Regulatory harmonization with FDA and CE standards is driving material qualification processes that favor ASTM B265 certified titanium foil for implantable and surgical device applications manufactured in Colombia.
Ecopetrol and international energy partners are expanding offshore exploration in Colombia's Caribbean basin. This is generating sustained demand for corrosion-resistant titanium materials, including ASTM B265 foil and plate, for subsea equipment, riser systems, and topside heat exchangers designed to withstand the aggressive seawater and hydrocarbon environments of deepwater operations.
ASTM B265 titanium foil offers a unique combination of ultra-low density (4.51 g/cm³), outstanding corrosion resistance in chloride and acid environments, excellent biocompatibility, and high strength — making it the material of choice for Colombia's most demanding industrial, marine, and medical applications. ProX Metal's ASTM B265 certified titanium foil is available in small spot quantities (from 10 kg) to full production volumes, with complete material test reports (MTR) and third-party inspection available for Colombian importers.
Grade: GR1, GR2
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.3–12)mm × W500–2000mm × L
Surface: Cold rolled bright, pickled, hot rolled pickled, black oxide
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.3–100mm) × W(400–3000mm) × L(800–20,000mm)
Surface: Cold-rolled bright, acid-washed, sandblasted
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2, GR7, GR12
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(12–75mm) × W(1500–2500mm) × L(1000–12,000mm)
Custom request size available.
View moreGrade: Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al4V ELI, GR5, GR23
Standards: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.5–75mm) × W(400–3000mm) × L(800–60,000mm)
View moreGrade: Ti-5Al-2.5Sn
Standard: ASTM B265
Specifications: δ(0.5–50mm) × W(500–1500mm) × L(1000–20,000mm)
View moreGrade: Grade 7 (Ti-0.2Pd)
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5–100mm × L2000–3000mm
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni)
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5–100mm × L2000–3000mm
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR5, Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al4V ELI
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5–100mm × L3000mm
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2, GR3, GR4
Standards: ASTM B348
Specifications: Φ5–100mm × L3000mm
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR2, GR5
Standard: ASTM B348
Specifications: Hex: H2.5–H14; Square: H6–18×6–18
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V)
Specifications: Dia. 6–100mm × L1500–3000mm
Surface: Polished, lathe machined, black oxidized
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR12
Standards: ASTM B862
Specifications: Φ(6–200) × L(500–6000)mm
Surface: Polished, pickled or coated finishes
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2, GR5, GR7, GR12
Standards: ASTM B338, ASTM B861
Specifications: Φ(3–110) × L(500–6000)mm
View moreGrade: GR1, GR2, GR5, GR9
Specifications: ⌀0.5–6mm × T0.1–1.2mm × L600–1000mm
Standards: ASTM B861, B338, B337, B862
Surface: Polished, machined, pickled
View moreFounded in 2001, ProX Metal is a high-tech enterprise specialising in the development, production and servicing of pure and alloy titanium materials. As a leading manufacturer of raw titanium materials, we focus on providing cost-effective, stable, high-end titanium materials applied in chemical, oil and gas, marine and electronics fields. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and hold 14 national patents.
For Colombian buyers, ProX Metal offers dedicated export services including Spanish-language technical support, competitive FOB/CIF pricing to Colombian ports (Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla), full material certification documentation compliant with Colombian import requirements, and flexible minimum order quantities starting from just 10 kg for spot delivery.
ProX Metal possesses a complete titanium metal production chain, equipped with over 100 advanced machines, achieving an annual output of 8,000 tons of pure titanium and alloy materials. We offer comprehensive solutions spanning from standard products to customized offerings.
ProX Metal is certified to ISO 9001:2015, with its quality system and product lines undergoing regular certification audits. We have implemented a rigorous quality management system that ensures our products meet the highest safety and quality standards for Colombian industrial buyers.
In the chemical industry, titanium is widely used against highly corrosive media such as chlor-alkali and sulphuric acid. It ensures the efficient and safe operation of chemical production, prevents material leakage and guarantees product quality.
view more →Supplies provide the high-strength, corrosion-resistant titanium materials for exploration, production and refining oil — including Colombia's Ecopetrol operations and Caribbean offshore projects.
view more →Corrosion resistance in seawater and brackish applications make titanium the material of choice in marine applications — including Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean port infrastructure.
view more →Titanium can improve the efficiency and extend the life of desalination equipment due to its corrosion resistance, high strength, light weight and good thermal conductivity — critical for Colombia's Caribbean coast water projects.
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