Published June 11, 2026 • ScrapMetalBuyers.com

Where to Sell Titanium Scrap Metal: Best Buyers and Prices (2026)

Titanium is one of the most valuable scrap metals you can sell — but it requires a specialized buyer. Local scrap yards often don't accept it or pay far below market value. This guide tells you exactly where to sell and what to expect.

Titanium Scrap Prices (2026)

Titanium scrap prices depend heavily on the grade and form:

• Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Solid Blocks/Billets: $4.00–$8.00/lb
• Grade 5 Turnings/Chips (clean, dry): $2.50–$4.50/lb
• Grade 2 (CP Titanium) Solid: $3.00–$5.00/lb
• Grade 2 Turnings: $1.50–$3.00/lb
• Mixed/Unknown Grade Titanium: $1.00–$2.50/lb
• Titanium Sponge: $5.00–$10.00/lb

Why Local Scrap Yards Often Can't Help

Most local scrap yards lack the equipment to verify titanium grades and the buyer network to move specialty metals. They may offer you aluminum prices ($0.50/lb) for titanium worth $5.00/lb — a 90% underpayment. Always seek a specialized metals buyer for titanium.

How to Identify Your Titanium Grade

If you have documentation (material certs, heat numbers, or mill certs), that's ideal. Without documentation:

• Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V): Most common aerospace alloy. Often has a slightly darker color than CP titanium. Commonly found in aerospace machining shops as blocks, billets, and turnings.
• Grade 2 (CP Titanium): Pure titanium, softer and more ductile. Common in chemical processing equipment and medical devices.
• Visual test: Titanium has a distinctive silver-gray color, is very light for its size, and produces bright white sparks when ground (unlike steel's yellow-orange sparks).

How to Prepare Titanium Scrap for Sale

1. Keep grades separate. Don't mix Grade 5 with Grade 2 or unknown grades. Mixed titanium is priced at the lowest grade.
2. Keep turnings dry and free of coolant. Wet or oily turnings are discounted significantly. Dry them out before selling.
3. Document the source if possible. Material certs or purchase records increase buyer confidence and can improve your price.
4. Weigh it accurately. Titanium is much lighter than steel — don't be surprised by the weight.

Where to Sell Titanium Scrap

ScrapMetalBuyers.com is a specialized buyer of titanium and other high-value aerospace alloys. We buy Grade 5 blocks, turnings, plate, and bar in any quantity. We offer:

• Above-market pricing based on verified grade
• Free pickup for large lots
• Same-day payment
• No minimum quantity requirements

Call 954-488-0700 for a titanium scrap quote. We respond within 2 hours.

FAQ

1. How do I know if my metal is actually titanium?

The spark test is reliable: titanium produces bright white, short sparks when touched to a grinder. Steel produces longer yellow-orange sparks. Titanium is also notably lighter than steel for the same volume.

2. Can I sell titanium turnings with coolant in them?

Most buyers will accept wet turnings but at a significant discount (20–40%) to account for the coolant weight and drying costs. Dry turnings always pay more.

3. What about titanium from medical devices?

Titanium from medical implants (hip replacements, dental implants) is typically Grade 4 or Grade 23 (ELI) and commands premium prices. Keep medical-grade titanium separate from industrial grades.

4. Is it legal to sell titanium scrap?

Yes, with standard ID requirements. Aerospace-grade titanium from government contracts may have export restrictions — check with your buyer if you're unsure about the source.

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