Updated June 12, 2026 • ScrapMetalBuyers.com • All Guides
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 and billets pay $4.00–$8.00/lb. Grade 5 turnings and chips (clean, dry) pay $2.50–$4.50/lb. Grade 2 (CP Titanium) solid pays $3.00–$5.00/lb. Grade 2 turnings pay $1.50–$3.00/lb. Mixed or unknown grade titanium pays $1.00–$2.50/lb. Titanium sponge pays $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
Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is the most common aerospace alloy, often found in aerospace machining shops as blocks, billets, and turnings. Grade 2 (CP Titanium) is pure titanium, softer and more ductile, common in chemical processing equipment and medical devices. The 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
Keep grades separate — don't mix Grade 5 with Grade 2 or unknown grades. Keep turnings dry and free of coolant, as wet or oily turnings are discounted significantly. Document the source if possible, as material certs or purchase records increase buyer confidence. Weigh it accurately — titanium is much lighter than steel.
💰 What ScrapMetalBuyers.com Pays for Titanium Scrap
As of June 12, 2026 — Call 954-488-0700 to confirm current rates before delivery.| Titanium Grade / Form | Market Range | SMB Drop-Off Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Solid Blocks | $4.00 – $8.00/lb | Up to $8.50/lb |
| Grade 5 Turnings (clean, dry) | $2.50 – $4.50/lb | Up to $4.80/lb |
| Grade 2 (CP) Solid | $3.00 – $5.00/lb | Up to $5.20/lb |
| Grade 2 Turnings | $1.50 – $3.00/lb | Up to $3.20/lb |
| Mixed / Unknown Grade | $1.00 – $2.50/lb | Up to $2.60/lb |
ⓘ Drop-off rates apply when you deliver to a confirmed ScrapMetalBuyers.com U.S. location. Call 954-488-0700 to find your nearest drop-off point and lock in your price before you haul.
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Drop-off locations are available across the United States. Contact us first so we can confirm the nearest location, verify your material, and lock in your price before you make the trip.
📞 Call 954-488-0700 to Find Your Drop-Off Location Get a Drop-Off Quote OnlineFrequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the minimum quantity ScrapMetalBuyers.com buys?
We have no minimum quantity for titanium. Even a few pounds of Grade 5 is worth calling about. For large lots (100+ lbs), we offer free pickup anywhere in the U.S.
How do I get a prepaid shipping label for small titanium lots?
Call 954-488-0700 or fill out our online quote form. For lots under 50 lbs, we can arrange a prepaid shipping label so you don't have to pay freight costs.
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