It depends
Hi again,
Check Skene's and you'll see that Silicon bronze and stainless chainplates are properly done with the same scantlings; Bronze is more ductile, but the offset in the direction of the load, plus metal thickness and width, compensate. Not ever a problem, as the rigger should know...
You might see if Port Townsend Foundry can supply you with the chainplates you need.
As for titanium, I have had mixed experiences with Chinese metal. It is all about the supplier.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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