What is Beta-titanium?
Beta-titanium is an alloy of pure titanium. 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 some Calvin Klein glasses or by the brand Titanium Flex with colorful models.
In this form, it is lighter than pure titanium and has many qualities.
What are the benefits of beta-titanium?
In addition to its lightness, beta-titanium glasses offer many advantages for the wearer:
- It is hypoallergenic for pure titanium and nickel-free alloys
- It can be cut into thin strips, making it easy to work with, cut, chisel, color... this allows for the creation of designer, modern, classic frames...
- It is wear-resistant; it is a durable material
- It is non-corrosive
- Beta-titanium frames are lightweight and robust, perfect for daily wear. They allow for easy and comfortable adjustment.
Titanium and its alloys do have one drawback: they are difficult materials to weld. This delicate operation is carried out under a bell jar and with an argon injection at 1100°.
Due to all its qualities and biocompatibility, titanium and its derivatives are used in many sectors: chemical industry, aeronautical industry, automotive industry, biomedical sector...
Varionet and beta-titanium
For your comfort, Varionet offers a wide selection of beta-titanium blue light filtering glasses with the Flex titanium range, a colorful collection with a contemporary design, and John Lennon glasses with a vintage look.
All these frames can be fitted with our gray photochromic or blue light filtering progressive lenses for visual comfort during your close-up activities.
