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What is Titanium?

Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal known for its high strength, low density, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in various industries, including aerospace, medicine, and sports equipment, due to its exceptional properties.

Titanium vs stainless steel?

Titanium and stainless steel are both popular materials, but they have distinct characteristics. Titanium is significantly lighter than stainless steel, has higher strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent corrosion resistance. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is heavier, has better hardness, and can withstand higher temperatures. The choice between the two depends on specific requirements like weight, strength, and environmental conditions.

Liberty Mines to restart Timmins operations

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Liberty Mines of Toronto intends to restart production at its Timmins operations in Q1 2012. Mining and milling was suspended in February 2011 as a result of maintenance and tailings pond issues. The company has spent the last six months analyzing the tailings pond problems and will embark on a project to raise the tailings dam to provide an additional three years of capacity.

RTI Metals appoints new board member

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RTI International Metals, Inc., a global supplier of advanced titanium mill products and fabricated components, has appointed Rokus van Iperen to its Board of Directors effective 1 October 2011. Van Iperen became Chairman and CEO of Oce N.

Magma Metals signs JV with Poseidon Nickel

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Magma Metals Limited CA has entered into a heads of agreement for a farm in JV with Poseidon Nickel Limited, whereby Poseidon can earn an initial 60% interest in

Kobe Steel creates high performance titanium

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Kobe Steel Limited has created two commercially pure titanium sheets for use in plate heat exchangers. The company intends to begin marketing pre coated titanium sheet and high heat transfer titanium sheet from October 2011.

ERAMET inaugurates titanium unit

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Aubert & Duval of ERAMET Group and UKTMP have inaugurated their UKAD titanium ingot processing unit in Saint Georges de Mons, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and the Prefect of the Auvergne Region.

Titanium machine, most advanced of its kind

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BAE Systems has successfully commissioned an innovative titanium component manufacturing machine at its Samlesbury facility in Lancashire, England.

Molybdenum production and use rises

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According to figures released by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), global production of molybdenum has increased by 14% in the first three months of this year when compared with the same period in 2010.

Sirius to invest $2.2 b on titanium project

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Sirius, a private Ukrainian company, will invest 2.2 billion in a project to construct a mining and metallurgical plant. The plant will be used to develop the Kropyvenske titanium-apatite deposit in Zhytomyr.

Boeing funds Dalhousie project for aerospace

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The Boeing Company is making an investment in Dalhousie University to support research and development projects that will strengthen the aerospace industry’s potential and competitiveness in Canada and across the globe.

AMG business unit celebrates 100 years

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AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., (AMG) has announced that GfE Gesellschaft für Elektrometallurgie mbH (GfE), part of AMG's Advanced Materials Division, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in September 2011.
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How does titanium compare with stainless steels?

Titanium and stainless steel are commonly used metals, but they have notable differences. Titanium is much lighter than stainless steel, with a density about half that of steel. Titanium also boasts a higher strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for applications where weight reduction is critical, such as aerospace components. It exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, even in harsh environments, while stainless steel can corrode under certain conditions. However, stainless steel generally surpasses titanium in terms of hardness, durability, and the ability to withstand higher temperatures. Stainless steel offers a wider range of options, including different grades with varying corrosion resistance and strength characteristics. The choice between titanium and stainless steel depends on specific requirements such as weight, strength, corrosion resistance, and operating conditions.

Applications for Titanium

Titanium’s exceptional properties make it suitable for various applications. It is extensively used in the aerospace industry for aircraft components, including airframes, engine parts, and landing gears. Its corrosion resistance and biocompatibility make it valuable for medical implants, such as joint replacements and dental implants. Titanium is also employed in sports equipment, eyewear frames, high-performance bicycles, and automotive components. Its non-magnetic nature finds applications in sensitive electronic devices. Additionally, it is used in chemical processing, desalination plants, and marine environments due to its resistance to corrosion.

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