Metallurgical Composition and Pure Grades

Commercial titanium is categorized into numbered grades based on trace elements such as iron, oxygen, and carbon. Grade 1 represents the purest unalloyed form, containing the lowest interstitial oxygen levels. This low oxygen content gives the material superior ductility and impact toughness, making it the most suitable selection for continuous food preparation.

Avoiding Aerospace and Industrial Alloys

Many metal products on the open market rely on Grade 5 titanium, also known as Ti-6Al-4V. While stiff and light, Grade 5 incorporates six parts aluminum and four parts vanadium, which are unnecessary additions for direct culinary contact. Vaelen uses pure Grade 1 sheets free from intentional alloying metals, guaranteeing an inert contact plane for every ingredient.

• Corrosion Barrier: Titanium forms an instant protective titanium dioxide layer upon atmospheric contact, stopping rust completely.
• Zero Leaching: Pure titanium does not leach metallic ions into acidic tomatoes, raw citrus, or salted brines.

Physical Stability Under Stress

Solid sheet metal does not delaminate. Glued wooden boards split at joint glue seams when exposed to hot sink water, and synthetic bamboo releases resin binders over time. A continuous titanium plate provides a single homogeneous block that withstands decades of impact.