

Russian Metals supplies BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 Titanium Alloys for aerospace, gas turbine, aircraft engine, forged, machined and heat-resistant titanium applications.
These Russian titanium wrought alloy grades are used where high strength, corrosion resistance, fracture toughness, crack resistance, thermal stability and elevated-temperature performance are required in demanding engine-related components.
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| Product Name | Russian Grade | Russian Product Name | Common Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT8 / VT8 Titanium Alloy | ВТ8 | Титановый сплав ВТ8 | Heat-resistant titanium wrought alloy |
| VT8 Titanium Sheet, Plate and Bar | ВТ8 | Титановый сплав ВТ8 | Sheet, plate, bar, rod, forging |
| VT8-1 Titanium Alloy | ВТ8-1 | Титановый сплав ВТ8-1 | Forged disk, forged shaft, aircraft engine alloy |
| VT8M-1 Titanium Alloy | ВТ8М-1 | Титановый сплав ВТ8М-1 | Advanced heat-resistant titanium alloy |
| VT8M1 Titanium Alloy | ВТ8М-1 | Титановый сплав ВТ8М-1 | Alternate written form for VT8M-1 |
BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 are Russian titanium alloy grades designed for strength, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, thermal stability and engine-grade performance.
These grades are used in aerospace titanium alloy applications, aircraft engine parts, gas turbine components, compressor parts, forged disks, forged shafts, machined blanks and other high-temperature titanium alloy products. Russian Metals supplies these alloys in certified forms with material certificate, heat number traceability, chemical analysis and mechanical testing support.
| Grade | Russian Name | Classification | Main Performance Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT8 / VT8 | ВТ8 | Titanium wrought alloy | Heat-resistant aircraft engine titanium alloy |
| VT8-1 | ВТ8-1 | Titanium wrought alloy | Crack-resistant civil aviation engine alloy |
| VT8M-1 | ВТ8М-1 | Titanium wrought alloy | Advanced elevated-temperature titanium alloy |
| VT8M1 | ВТ8М-1 | Alternate written form | Same grade family as VT8M-1 |
BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8 Titanium Alloy is a heat-resistant Ti-Al-Mo-Si Russian titanium wrought alloy used for aircraft engine components, gas turbine parts, compressor parts, semi-finished products, bars, rods, sheets, plates, forgings and machined blanks.
This grade is suitable for high-temperature titanium alloy applications where strength, corrosion resistance, thermal stability and reliable engine performance are important.
VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 Titanium Alloy is a heat-resistant and crack-resistant Russian titanium alloy used for damage-tolerant civil aviation engine components, forged disks, forged shafts, compressor parts and high-temperature aerospace applications.
VT8-1 is selected where crack resistance, fracture toughness, thermal stability and low sensitivity to stress concentrators are required in engine-related components.
VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 Titanium Alloy is an advanced heat-resistant Russian titanium alloy developed for elevated-temperature service, gas turbine engine parts, rotary-swaged rods, forged components and high-performance engine applications.
VT8M-1 is used where modified Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si titanium chemistry is required for improved elevated-temperature performance and stable mechanical behavior.
| Grade | Russian Name | Alloy Focus | Main Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| VT8 | ВТ8 | Base heat-resistant Ti-Al-Mo-Si alloy | Aircraft engine parts, compressor parts, gas turbine components |
| VT8-1 | ВТ8-1 | Heat-resistant and crack-resistant alloy | Civil aviation engine parts, forged disks, forged shafts |
| VT8M-1 | ВТ8М-1 | Modified Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si alloy | Advanced elevated-temperature and gas turbine engine parts |
VT8 is the base heat-resistant grade. VT8-1 is connected with damage-tolerant aviation engine components and improved crack resistance. VT8M-1 is a modified advanced titanium alloy with aluminium, molybdenum, zirconium, tin and silicon chemistry for elevated-temperature performance.
| Product Form | Available Grades | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet | VT8 / ВТ8 | Formed parts, aerospace fabrication, heat-resistant applications |
| Strip | VT8 / ВТ8 | Thin-gauge fabrication and precision components |
| Foil | VT8 / ВТ8 | Thin-gauge titanium applications where applicable |
| Plate | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Machined parts, structural sections and high-temperature components |
| Bar | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | Shafts, pins, compressor parts and machined components |
| Rod | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | Precision machining and gas turbine engine parts |
| Profile | VT8 / ВТ8 | Shaped sections and aircraft components |
| Tube | VT8 / ВТ8 | Aerospace, mechanical and structural applications where applicable |
| Forging | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | High-strength and high-temperature components |
| Forged Blank | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Semi-finished parts before machining |
| Forged Disk | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Civil aviation engine and gas turbine applications |
| Forged Shaft | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Engine-related rotating or load-bearing components |
| Billet | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | Rolling, forging and machining |
| Machined Blank | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | CNC-ready parts and precision engineering |
| Specification Point | VT8 / ВТ8 Details |
|---|---|
| Grade Name | BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8 |
| Russian Product Name | Титановый сплав ВТ8 |
| Alloy Type | Heat-resistant titanium wrought alloy |
| Main Alloy System | Ti-Al-Mo-Si |
| Common Forms | Sheet, strip, foil, plate, bar, rod, tube, profile, forging, billet |
| Typical Use | Aircraft engine parts, compressor parts, gas turbine components |
| Temperature Focus | Elevated-temperature service up to around 480°C depending on condition |
| Weldability Note | Welding is generally not recommended unless project documentation allows it |
| Equivalent Grade | No direct equivalent grade should be assumed without technical review |
| Certification | MTC, chemical analysis, mechanical testing and traceability |
| Specification Point | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 Details |
|---|---|
| Grade Name | VT8-1 / BT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Russian Product Name | Титановый сплав ВТ8-1 |
| Alloy Type | Heat-resistant titanium wrought alloy |
| Main Alloy System | Ti-Al-Mo-Si-Zr-Sn |
| Common Forms | Bar, rod, plate, forging, forged disk, forged shaft, billet |
| Typical Use | Civil aviation engine parts and damage-tolerant engine components |
| Performance Focus | Crack resistance, thermal stability and low sensitivity to stress concentrators |
| Temperature Focus | Thermal stability around 450–500°C depending on condition |
| Certification | MTC, mechanical testing, chemical analysis and heat number traceability |
| Specification Point | VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 Details |
|---|---|
| Grade Name | VT8M-1 / VT8M1 / ВТ8М-1 |
| Russian Product Name | Титановый сплав ВТ8М-1 |
| Alloy Type | Advanced heat-resistant titanium wrought alloy |
| Main Alloy System | Ti-Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si |
| Typical Chemistry Style | Ti-5.7Al-3.8Mo-1.2Zr-1.3Sn-0.15Si type |
| Common Forms | Rod, bar, forging, billet, machined blank |
| Typical Use | Gas turbine engine parts and elevated-temperature components |
| Temperature Focus | Operating temperature up to around 450°C depending on condition |
| Processing Note | Forged, machined or rotary-swaged rod form where applicable |
| Certification | MTC, chemical composition report, mechanical testing and traceability |
VT8 titanium sheet is used for formed parts, aerospace fabrication and heat-resistant titanium applications. Sheets can be supplied in project-based thickness, width, length and surface condition.
VT8 titanium strip is suitable for thin-gauge fabrication, formed parts, precision components and lightweight heat-resistant applications.
VT8 titanium foil may be supplied for thin-gauge titanium applications where low weight, controlled gauge and heat-resistant performance are required.
VT8 titanium plate is used for machined parts, structural sections, high-temperature components and engine-related titanium parts.
VT8 titanium bar is used for turning, machining, shafts, pins, compressor parts and engineered components requiring heat-resistant titanium alloy performance.
VT8 titanium rod is suitable for precision machining, CNC parts, gas turbine engine components and high-strength titanium applications.
VT8 titanium profile is used for shaped sections, aircraft components and custom engineering applications requiring titanium alloy strength and thermal stability.
VT8 titanium tube may be supplied for aerospace, mechanical and structural applications where heat-resistant titanium alloy properties are required.
VT8 titanium forging is used for high-strength and high-temperature components including engine-related parts, compressor components and load-bearing titanium parts.
VT8 forged blanks are semi-finished products supplied before machining into final aerospace, engine and industrial components.
VT8-1 forged disks are used for civil aviation engine and gas turbine applications where crack resistance, thermal stability and high reliability are required.
VT8-1 forged shafts are used for engine-related rotating or load-bearing components that require high strength, fracture toughness and damage-tolerant behavior.
Titanium billets are used for rolling, forging, machining and custom manufacturing of aerospace, gas turbine and high-temperature components.
Machined blanks are CNC-ready titanium alloy pieces prepared for milling, turning, drilling, grinding and final precision engineering production.
| Product Type | Surface / Finish Options |
|---|---|
| Sheet and Strip | Bright, pickled, polished, ground, clean finish |
| Plate | Black, pickled, machined, ground, sand-blasted |
| Bar and Rod | Black, bright, peeled, polished, ground, machined |
| Tube and Profile | Pickled, polished, machined, clean finish |
| Forging and Forged Blank | Black, machined, ground, shot-blasted |
| Forged Disk and Shaft | Black, machined, ground, project-specific finish |
| Billet | Black, peeled, machined or project-specific finish |
| Machined Blank | Machined, ground, polished or custom finish |
| Product Form | Common Dimensional Details |
|---|---|
| Sheet | Thickness, width and length as per project requirement |
| Strip | Controlled thickness and width, coil or cut-length options |
| Foil | Thin-gauge availability where applicable |
| Plate | Medium to heavy thickness for machining and high-temperature components |
| Bar | Diameter and length according to machining requirement |
| Rod | Precision diameter and cut-length options |
| Profile | Shape, section and length based on drawing |
| Tube | Outside diameter, wall thickness and length where applicable |
| Forging | Drawing-based forged shape, section and weight |
| Forged Blank | Semi-finished size with machining allowance |
| Forged Disk | Diameter, thickness and machining allowance as per drawing |
| Forged Shaft | Diameter, length and forged / machined condition as required |
| Billet | Diameter, length and cut size as per forging or machining need |
| Machined Blank | Custom size, tolerance and finish based on drawing |
VT8-type titanium alloys mainly contain titanium with aluminium, molybdenum and silicon. VT8-1 and VT8M-1 also include zirconium and tin to support heat resistance, stability, fracture toughness and engine-grade performance.
| Element | Typical Range / Limit |
|---|---|
| Titanium | Balance, approx. 87.55–90.90% |
| Aluminium | 5.8–7.0% |
| Molybdenum | 2.8–3.8% |
| Silicon | 0.20–0.40% |
| Zirconium | Max 0.50% |
| Iron | Max 0.30% |
| Carbon | Max 0.10% |
| Nitrogen | Max 0.05% |
| Oxygen | Max 0.15% |
| Hydrogen | Max 0.015% |
| Other Impurities | Max 0.30% |
| Element | Typical Range / Limit |
|---|---|
| Titanium | Balance, approx. 85.37–90.10% |
| Aluminium | 5.8–6.8% |
| Molybdenum | 2.8–3.8% |
| Silicon | 0.10–0.25% |
| Zirconium | 0.50–1.50% |
| Tin | 0.40–1.50% |
| Iron | Max 0.20% |
| Carbon | Max 0.08% |
| Nitrogen | Max 0.03% |
| Oxygen | Max 0.15% |
| Hydrogen | Max 0.015% |
| Other Impurities | Max 0.30% |
| Element | Typical Range / Limit |
|---|---|
| Titanium | Balance, approx. 85.78–91.00% |
| Aluminium | 5.0–5.8% |
| Molybdenum | 3.0–4.3% |
| Silicon | 0.10–0.22% |
| Zirconium | 0.30–1.50% |
| Tin | 0.30–1.50% |
| Iron | Max 0.30% |
| Carbon | Max 0.10% |
| Nitrogen | Max 0.03% |
| Oxygen | Max 0.15% |
| Hydrogen | Max 0.015% |
| Other Impurities | Max 0.30% |
Titanium is the base element in BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1. The remaining chemistry is controlled through alloying elements and impurity limits to support high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, fracture toughness and stable service performance.
Aluminium improves strength, heat resistance, phase stability and lightweight performance in VT8-type titanium alloys.
Molybdenum supports strengthening, beta-phase stabilization and elevated-temperature performance in titanium wrought alloys.
Silicon supports heat-resistant titanium alloy behavior and helps improve high-temperature stability.
Zirconium and tin in VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 help support heat resistance, thermal stability, fracture toughness and engine-grade performance.
| Controlled Element | Importance |
|---|---|
| Iron | Controlled for mechanical consistency and alloy stability |
| Carbon | Limited to maintain titanium alloy quality |
| Nitrogen | Controlled because it affects titanium alloy performance |
| Oxygen | Controlled for strength, ductility and service behavior |
| Hydrogen | Controlled because hydrogen can affect titanium quality |
| Other Impurities | Limited for MTC compliance and grade consistency |
| Grade | Product Form / Condition | Tensile Strength | Elongation | Reduction of Area | Impact Toughness | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT8 / ВТ8 | Bar, annealed | Approx. 930–980 MPa | 6–8% | 15–20% | 200–300 kJ/m² | As per MTC |
| VT8 / ВТ8 | Bar, annealed | Approx. 930–1230 MPa | 7–9% | 19–30% | Approx. 300 kJ/m² | As per MTC |
| VT8 / ВТ8 | Sheet / plate / forging | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC |
| VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Forged disk / shaft | As per heat treatment and MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC |
| VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | Rod / forging / rotary-swaged rod | As per product condition | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC | As per MTC |
VT8 / ВТ8 provides high tensile strength for bars, plates, sheets, forgings, compressor parts and aircraft engine components. Annealed conditions are used where a balance of strength, ductility and stability is required.
VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 is selected for forged disks, forged shafts and damage-tolerant engine components where crack resistance, fracture toughness, thermal stability and low sensitivity to stress concentrators are important.
VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 is used for rods, forged parts, rotary-swaged rods and elevated-temperature components. It is selected where advanced titanium alloy performance is required for gas turbine engine applications and high-temperature service.
VT8-type titanium alloys can be supplied in annealed, double-annealed, isothermally annealed, stress-relieved, thermally hardened or project-specific heat-treated condition depending on grade, product form and final application.
| Grade | Heat Treatment Notes |
|---|---|
| VT8 / ВТ8 | Double annealing, isothermal annealing, stress relieving where required |
| VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 | Heat treatment for damage-tolerant forged disks and shafts |
| VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 | Heat treatment for elevated-temperature rods, forgings and engine parts |
VT8 / ВТ8 is generally not recommended for welding unless project documentation, material standards or approved welding procedure allows it. For critical aerospace and engine applications, welding suitability should be confirmed by specification, heat treatment condition and component design.
VT8-1 and VT8M-1 welding suitability should also be reviewed according to application, product form, service temperature, required mechanical properties and project documentation.
BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 can be processed by cutting, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, CNC machining, hot deformation, forging and forming. Proper titanium tooling, coolant, controlled feed rate and heat management are recommended.
These grades provide titanium’s corrosion resistance along with heat-resistant and high-strength performance. VT8-1 also supports crack resistance and fracture toughness for damage-tolerant engine components.
| Application | Suitable Grade |
|---|---|
| Aircraft engine discs | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Compressor vanes | VT8 / ВТ8 |
| Low-pressure compressor parts | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Fan mounting parts | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Gas turbine engine parts | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 |
| Damage-tolerant engine parts | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Forged disks | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Forged shafts | VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
| Heat-resistant components | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 |
| Semi-finished products | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 |
| Machined blanks | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 |
| Aerospace structural components | VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 |
Russian Metals supplies BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 titanium alloy materials with inspection, documentation and export packaging support based on project requirement.
| Testing / Certification Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Analysis | Confirms Ti, Al, Mo, Si, Zr, Sn and impurity limits |
| Mechanical Testing | Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and reduction of area where required |
| Hardness Testing | Available for bar, plate, forging and machined blank |
| Ultrasonic Testing | Available for selected bars, plates, billets, disks, shafts and forgings |
| PMI Testing | Positive material identification where required |
| Dimensional Inspection | Diameter, thickness, width, length and tolerance checks |
| Material Certificate | MTC with heat number and grade traceability |
| Heat Number | Heat-level material tracking |
| Batch Traceability | Batch identification from supply to packing |
| Grade Marking | BT8 / VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 or VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 marking |
| Export Packaging | Wooden box, bundle packing, wrapped protection or project-specific packing |
| Grade | Russian Name | Alloy System | Main Product Form | Key Benefit | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT8 | ВТ8 | Ti-Al-Mo-Si | GOST Latin-style naming | Identifies VT8 grade family | Aircraft engine and heat-resistant parts |
| VT8 | ВТ8 | Ti-Al-Mo-Si | Sheet, plate, bar, rod, forging | Base heat-resistant titanium alloy | Compressor parts and gas turbine components |
| VT8-1 | ВТ8-1 | Ti-Al-Mo-Si-Zr-Sn | Forged disk, forged shaft, plate, bar | Crack resistance and thermal stability | Civil aviation engine components |
| VT8M-1 | ВТ8М-1 | Ti-Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si | Rod, bar, forging, billet | Advanced elevated-temperature performance | Gas turbine engine parts |
| VT8M1 | ВТ8М-1 | Ti-Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si | Rod, bar, forging | Same grade family as VT8M-1 | Technical document variation |
VT8 / ВТ8, VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 and VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 should not be assumed to have direct equivalent grades unless the certificate and project specification confirm the match.
VT8M-1 is sometimes discussed as an elevated-temperature alternative to Ti-6Al-4V-style use, but final selection should be based on chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, service temperature and MTC.
BT8 titanium alloy is a GOST Latin-style name for the Russian titanium grade ВТ8. In English transliteration, it is commonly written as VT8 Titanium Alloy.
Yes, BT8 and VT8 generally refer to the same Russian grade family ВТ8, but final material should be confirmed by MTC, chemical composition and project specification.
The Russian grade name of VT8 is ВТ8.
VT8 / ВТ8 is used for aircraft engine parts, gas turbine components, compressor vanes, low-pressure compressor parts, semi-finished products, bars, rods, plates, forgings and machined blanks.
VT8 / ВТ8 contains titanium balance with aluminium, molybdenum and silicon, plus controlled impurity limits for iron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen and other elements.
Yes, VT8 / ВТ8 is a heat-resistant Russian titanium wrought alloy used for elevated-temperature aerospace and engine-related applications.
Yes, VT8 / ВТ8 is used for aircraft engine components such as compressor parts, discs, vanes and gas turbine components.
VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 is a heat-resistant and crack-resistant Russian titanium wrought alloy used for damage-tolerant civil aviation engine components.
The Russian grade name of VT8-1 is ВТ8-1.
VT8-1 / ВТ8-1 is used for forged disks, forged shafts, damage-tolerant engine parts, civil aviation engine components and high-temperature aerospace applications.
VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 is an advanced heat-resistant titanium wrought alloy used for elevated-temperature parts, rods, forgings and gas turbine engine components.
The Russian grade name of VT8M-1 is ВТ8М-1.
VT8 is the base heat-resistant grade, VT8-1 is associated with crack-resistant damage-tolerant aviation engine parts, and VT8M-1 is a modified advanced alloy with Al-Mo-Zr-Sn-Si chemistry.
Yes, VT8M-1 / ВТ8М-1 is used for gas turbine engine parts and elevated-temperature titanium alloy applications.
Russian Metals supplies these grades in sheet, strip, foil, plate, bar, rod, profile, tube, forging, forged blank, forged disk, forged shaft, billet and machined blank forms.
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BT8 / VT8 / VT8-1 / VT8M-1 Titanium Alloy supply support.
Chemical, mechanical, heat-treatment and inspection documentation.
Product-form, cut-to-size, forging and drawing-based supply support.
Export packaging and international delivery assistance.