Titanium 6AL4V ELI, alloy made of 6% Aluminum and 4% Vanadium, is the most common type of titanium used in medicine. Because of its harmonizing factor with the human body, this titanium alloy is popularly used in medical procedures, as well as in body piercings. Also known as Gr. 23, these are some of the most familiar and readily available types of titanium.
Benefits of Medical Titanium for jewelry
Strong
High strength-to-weight ratio (Titanium is stronger and lighter than stainless steel)
Hypoallergenic (Minimum chance of having allergic reactions)
Lustrous
Non-ferromagnetic (It isn’t magnetic, medical titanium grade passes scans)
Nickel-free
Lightweight (Titanium jewelry is lighter than those made with other metals)
It can be anodized (Unlike other materials, you can give it different colors)
Titanium allows us to make wonderful and dainty items, which will be durable and long lasting. Combined with all mentioned benefits, it makes the best choice for use in jewelry in general, but especially in Bodypiercing.
It’s the best choice for the first piercing in terms of healing, but also to wear it in future.