Welding System

Titanium is a silvery-white metal with atomic number 22. It is a lightweight, ductile, strong, corrosion-resistant, and biocompatible metal with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Titanium is the 9th most abundant element on Earth. It is commonly found in rocks, clay, and sand. Rutile and ilmenite are the two primary commercial minerals from which titanium is extracted and refined. Titanium is classified into alpha-alloys, beta-alloys, and alpha-beta alloys. Titanium alpha alloys are alloyed with only oxygen, often alloyed with other metals, such as aluminum, molybdenum, and vanadium. The addition of these metals helps obtain desirable properties such as improved strength, corrosion resistance, and reduced weight. Common applications of titanium and its alloys include: commercial and aerospace applications, condensers in power plants, desalination plants, marine applications, architectural products, medical implants such as joint replacement hardware, and consumer goods like golf clubs and bicycle frames.