Beta-titanium
What is Beta-titanium?
Beta-titanium is a pure titanium alloy . It is a metal made of titanium and other chemical elements. There are several alloys. The most common are composed of 75% titanium, vanadium and aluminum or titanium and nickel such as Flexon, an alloy used by Marchon for the manufacture of certain Calvin Klein glasses or by the Titanium Flex brand with high-end models. colors.
In this form it is lighter than pure titanium and has many qualities.
What are the benefits of beta-titanium?
In addition to its great lightness, beta-titanium glasses show many advantages for the wearer:
- It is hypoallergenic for pure titanium and nickel-free alloys
- It can be cut into thin strips which makes it easy to work, cut, chisel, color... this allows the development of designer, modern, classic frames...
- It is wear resistant, it is a durable material
- It is non-corrosive
- Beta-titanium frames are lightweight and sturdy, perfect for everyday wear. They allow an easy and comfortable adjustment.
Titanium and its alloys still have a drawback: they are difficult materials to weld. This delicate operation is carried out under a bell jar and with an injection of argon at 1100°.
Due to all its qualities and its biocompatibility, titanium and its derivatives are used in many sectors: chemical industry, aeronautical industry, automotive industry, biomedical sector, etc.
Varionet and beta-titanium
For your comfort, Varionet offers you a large selection of beta-titanium anti-blue light glasses with the new Flex titanium range , a colorful collection with a contemporary design, John Lennon glasses with a Vintage look