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AEM METAL Titanium Sponge: Powering Precision and Performance

At AEM METAL, we deliver high-quality titanium sponge with exceptional purity, strength, and lightweight properties. Our expertise ensures each batch undergoes rigorous testing and quality control, guaranteeing consistent performance and reliability in every piece.

Engineered for precision and performance, AEM METAL's titanium sponge meets the demands of advanced technologies. Our superior materials enhance manufacturing efficiency and support the development of cutting-edge products. Choose AEM METAL for a partnership that values your success and elevates your projects.

Chemical Composition and Hardness of Titanium Sponge

Grade	Chemical Composition (%)													Brinell Hardness HBW/10/15000/30
	Ti (min)	Impurities (max)
	Ti (min)	Fe	Si	Cl	C	N	O	Mn	Mg	H	Ni	Cr	Total
0A	99.8	0.03	0.01	0.06	0.01	0.01	0.05	0.01	0.01	0.003	0.01	0.01	0.02	95
0	99.7	0.04	0.01	0.06	0.02	0.01	0.06	0.01	0.02	0.003	0.02	0.02	0.02	100
1	99.6	0.07	0.02	0.08	0.03	0.02	0.08	0.01	0.03	0.005	0.03	0.03	0.03	110
2	99.4	0.10	0.02	0.10	0.03	0.03	0.1	0.02	0.04	0.005	0.05	0.05	0.05	125
3	99.3	0.20	0.03	0.15	0.03	0.04	0.15	0.02	0.06	0.01	/	/	0.05	140
4	99.1	0.30	0.04	0.15	0.04	0.05	0.2	0.03	0.09	0.012	/	/	/	160
5	98.5	0.40	0.06	0.30	0.05	0.1	0.3	0.08	0.15	0.03	/	/	/	200

Particle Size of Titanium Sponge Powder

Type			Particle Size
Standard Particle Size			0.83 mm - 25.4 mm
Small Particle Size			0.83 mm - 12.7 mm
Fine Particle Size			0.83 mm - 5.0 mm

Why Choose AEM METAL-Key Benefits of Our Titanium Sponge

Exceptional Purity

Our titanium sponge boasts a high level of purity, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in every application.

Unmatched Strength

AEM METAL's titanium sponge is known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, providing robust and durable solutions for various industries.

Rigorous Quality Control

Each batch of titanium sponge undergoes stringent testing and quality checks to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring consistent quality.

Expertise and Innovation

With years of experience in the field, AEM METAL combines expertise with innovative techniques to produce top-quality titanium sponge.

Customization Options

We offer tailored solutions to meet specific requirements, ensuring that our titanium sponge fits your unique needs perfectly.

How to Manufacture Titanium Sponge

Raw Material

Chlorination Reduction

Refining

Metal Powder Preparation

Sponge Production

Raw Material

The first step in producing titanium sponge is preparing the raw materials. The commonly used raw materials are titanium ores, such as rutile ore and ilmenite ore. Initially, the ores undergo beneficiation and grinding to ensure the useful components in the ore are fully utilized. The beneficiation process involves physical treatments like flotation and gravity separation, based on the properties of the ore, to remove impurities and non-metallic minerals. The beneficiated ore is then ground to a suitable particle size for the subsequent smelting process.

Chlorination Reduction

Chlorination reduction is a crucial step in the production of titanium sponge. In this process, the ground titanium ore is mixed with a chlorinating agent (usually sodium chloride) and placed in a reduction furnace for a reduction reaction. At high temperatures, the metallic titanium in the ore reacts with the chlorinating agent to form titanium tetrachloride. The chemical equation for this reaction is: TiO₂+2Cl₂+2C→TiCl₄+2CO Temperature and the amount of chlorinating agent must be carefully controlled to ensure the smooth progress of the reaction.

Refining

Titanium tetrachloride refining involves treating the reduced titanium tetrachloride to increase the purity of the titanium metal. First, the reduced titanium tetrachloride is evaporated to a certain concentration, and then impurities are removed by vacuum distillation, yielding relatively pure titanium tetrachloride. The titanium tetrachloride is then reacted with magnesium powder to produce magnesium chloride and titanium metal. The chemical equation for this reaction is: TiCl₄+2Mg→Ti+2MgCl₂ This reaction further removes impurities from the titanium tetrachloride.

Metal Powder Preparation

The resulting titanium metal is processed through grinding and sieving to prepare titanium metal powder of different particle sizes. The particle size of titanium metal powder can be adjusted according to different needs. The titanium metal powder serves as the base material for producing titanium sponge, and its particle size and purity significantly affect the final product's performance.

Sponge Production

The production of titanium sponge involves sintering the titanium metal powder. First, the titanium metal powder is mixed uniformly with a certain proportion of titanium powder, and then the mixture is placed in a sintering furnace. At high temperatures, the titanium metal powder undergoes diffusion and sintering, forming a sponge-like titanium metal structure. By adjusting the sintering temperature and time, the porosity and pore size distribution of the titanium sponge can be controlled to meet the requirements of different application fields.

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Commitment to Quality Assurance

Chemical Composition Analysis

Spectroscopy (ICP-OES or ICP-MS): Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) or Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) are used to determine the precise chemical composition of the titanium sponge. These methods identify and quantify trace elements and impurities.

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF): XRF analysis helps in identifying the elemental composition and ensuring it meets the required purity levels.

Physical Property Testing

Density Measurement: Density tests are performed to ensure the titanium sponge has the correct porosity and mass per unit volume.

Particle Size Distribution: Sieving or laser diffraction methods are used to analyze the particle size distribution, ensuring uniformity and consistency.

Mechanical Testing

Compression Testing: This test measures the mechanical strength and deformation characteristics of the titanium sponge, ensuring it can withstand operational stresses.

Microstructural Analysis

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): SEM provides detailed images of the titanium sponge's surface and internal structure, revealing the morphology and any possible defects.

Optical Microscopy: Optical microscopes are used for examining the microstructure and grain size, which are crucial for determining the material's mechanical properties.

Impurity and Contaminant Testing

Gas Analysis: Techniques like inert gas fusion are used to measure the oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen content, as these elements can significantly affect the properties of titanium sponge.

Carbon and Sulfur Analysis: LECO analysis helps in determining the carbon and sulfur content to ensure they are within acceptable limits.

Surface Area Analysis

BET Surface Area Measurement: The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method measures the specific surface area of the titanium sponge, which is important for certain applications requiring high surface reactivity.

Versatile Applications of Titanium Sponge

Aerospace Industry

Titanium sponge is essential in the aerospace industry due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures. It is used to manufacture critical components such as aircraft frames, engine parts, and landing gear, ensuring enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Additionally, titanium sponge's durability and lightweight nature are crucial for spacecraft structures and satellite components, enabling longer missions and reduced launch costs.

Medical Field

In the medical field, titanium sponge is prized for its biocompatibility, making it ideal for producing implants, prosthetics, and surgical instruments. Its non-reactive nature ensures that it does not cause adverse reactions when implanted in the human body. Common applications include joint replacements, dental implants, and various types of prosthetic devices. Titanium sponge's durability also extends the lifespan of surgical tools, ensuring reliability and precision during medical procedures.

Chemical Processing

Titanium sponge is widely used in the chemical processing industry for manufacturing equipment that must endure harsh environments. Its exceptional resistance to corrosion by chemicals, seawater, and high temperatures makes it perfect for reactors, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. In desalination plants, titanium sponge's resistance to seawater corrosion enhances the longevity and efficiency of the equipment, contributing to the production of fresh water from saline sources.

Automotive Industry

The automotive industry benefits from titanium sponge's strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. It is used to produce high-performance parts such as exhaust systems, connecting rods, and valve springs. These components help reduce the overall weight of vehicles, improving fuel efficiency and performance. Luxury and high-performance car manufacturers particularly value titanium sponge for its ability to enhance vehicle durability and performance without compromising on style.

Sports Equipment

Titanium sponge is utilized in the production of high-end sports equipment due to its combination of light weight, strength, and durability. Items such as golf clubs, tennis rackets, and bicycle frames benefit from these properties, offering athletes improved performance and longevity of their gear. The material's resistance to wear and tear ensures that sports equipment maintains its integrity and performance over time, making it a preferred choice for both professional and amateur athletes.

Jewelry

In the jewelry industry, titanium sponge is favored for its durability, lightweight comfort, and hypoallergenic properties. It is used to create a variety of jewelry pieces, including rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Titanium jewelry resists corrosion and tarnishing, maintaining its luster over time even with regular exposure to the elements. Additionally, titanium can be anodized to produce a range of colors, allowing for unique and customizable designs. Its affordability compared to precious metals also makes titanium a popular choice for luxurious yet cost-effective jewelry.

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Exceptional Product Features Compared to Competitors

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Titanium Sponge: Titanium sponge offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it significantly lighter than steel while providing comparable or even superior strength. This advantage is crucial in industries where weight reduction is paramount, such as aerospace and automotive.
Compared to Aluminum and Steel: While aluminum is also lightweight, it doesn't match titanium's strength. Steel, although strong, is much heavier.

Corrosion Resistance

Titanium Sponge: It possesses outstanding resistance to corrosion, particularly from seawater, chlorine, and acids, ensuring durability and longevity in harsh environments.
Compared to Magnesium and Steel: Magnesium is highly susceptible to corrosion, and steel requires protective coatings to resist corrosion, which can wear off over time.

Biocompatibility

Titanium Sponge: Titanium is biocompatible, making it ideal for medical implants and devices, as it does not cause adverse reactions in the human body.
Compared to Other Metals: Many other metals, such as certain nickel alloys, can cause allergic reactions or are not suitable for long-term implantation in the body.

Thermal Stability

Titanium Sponge: It maintains its mechanical properties at high temperatures, making it suitable for applications in extreme conditions.
Compared to Aluminum and Magnesium: Both aluminum and magnesium have lower melting points and can lose their strength at elevated temperatures.

Customization and Versatility

Titanium Sponge: Titanium can be alloyed with other elements to enhance its properties and tailored to meet specific application needs, offering versatility in manufacturing.
Compared to Carbon Fiber: While carbon fiber is strong and lightweight, it lacks the same level of versatility and is typically more brittle compared to titanium.

Longevity and Maintenance

Titanium Sponge: Products made from titanium require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan due to their resistance to wear, corrosion, and fatigue.
Compared to Steel and Aluminum: Steel often requires coatings or treatments to extend its life, and aluminum can be more prone to fatigue over time.

Environmental Impact

Titanium Sponge: Titanium is non-toxic and can be recycled without losing its properties, making it an environmentally friendly option.
Compared to Other Metals: Metals like nickel and certain steel alloys can have more significant environmental impacts due to mining and refining processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Titanium Sponge

What is titanium sponge?

Titanium sponge is a porous form of titanium produced during the initial stages of titanium extraction and purification. It appears as a sponge-like, metallic substance and serves as the primary raw material for producing various titanium products.
Can titanium sponge be recycled?

Yes, titanium sponge can be recycled without losing its properties. Recycling titanium helps reduce environmental impact and conserves resources, making it an environmentally friendly material.
What makes titanium sponge corrosion-resistant?

Titanium sponge forms a stable, protective oxide layer on its surface when exposed to oxygen. This oxide layer acts as a barrier, preventing further corrosion and protecting the underlying metal from harsh environments, including seawater and acidic conditions.
How does the porosity of titanium sponge affect its applications?

The porosity of titanium sponge allows it to be used in applications requiring lightweight and strong materials. The porous structure can be beneficial in certain applications, such as filtration, biomedical implants, and as a catalyst carrier, where the surface area and permeability are important factors.
How is titanium sponge refined into pure titanium?

Titanium sponge is refined into pure titanium through processes such as vacuum distillation and electron beam melting. These processes remove impurities and consolidate the sponge into dense, high-purity titanium suitable for various applications.
How is titanium sponge transported and stored?

Titanium sponge is typically transported and stored in airtight containers to prevent contamination and oxidation. It is also stored in a dry, controlled environment to maintain its quality and prevent any degradation of its properties.
Can titanium sponge be alloyed with other metals?

Yes, titanium sponge can be alloyed with other metals to enhance its properties. Common alloying elements include aluminum, vanadium, and molybdenum. These alloys can offer improved strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion and wear, tailored to specific application needs.
What technical support and service can I expect from your team?

Our technical support team is dedicated to assisting you throughout the entire process, from selecting the right titanium sponge to providing after-sales service.
What shipping methods do you use to deliver products?

We typically opt for UPS, DHL, or FedEx. However, for shipments over 100 kg, sea transportation is an option. Feel free to specify your preferred shipping method.
How long does it usually take for goods to be delivered?

Delivery typically takes 3-4 weeks, subject to the product's complexity, quantity, and order volume. Please also understand that if transportation volume accumulates during holidays, the delivery time may be slower.

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Titanium Sponge

AEM METAL Titanium Sponge: Powering Precision and Performance

Chemical Composition and Hardness of Titanium Sponge

Particle Size of Titanium Sponge Powder

Why Choose AEM METAL-Key Benefits of Our Titanium Sponge

Exceptional Purity

Unmatched Strength

Rigorous Quality Control

Expertise and Innovation

Customization Options

How to Manufacture Titanium Sponge

Raw Material

Chlorination Reduction

Refining

Metal Powder Preparation

Sponge Production

Commitment to Quality Assurance

Chemical Composition Analysis

Physical Property Testing

Mechanical Testing

Microstructural Analysis

Impurity and Contaminant Testing

Surface Area Analysis

Versatile Applications of Titanium Sponge

Aerospace Industry

Medical Field

Chemical Processing

Automotive Industry

Sports Equipment

Jewelry

Exceptional Product Features Compared to Competitors

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Corrosion Resistance

Biocompatibility

Thermal Stability

Customization and Versatility

Longevity and Maintenance

Environmental Impact

Frequently Asked Questions About Titanium Sponge

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