Titanium Metal Raw Materials TA2

Titanium metal raw materials, specifically TA2 grade, can be classified into various categories based on their origin, form, and purity.

1. Origin:
a) Primary Titanium: This category includes titanium extracted directly from titanium ore through various processes like extraction, refining, and reduction.
b) Recycled Titanium: Titanium scrap or waste materials that undergo recycling processes to extract and refine the metal.

2. Form:
a) Titanium Sponge: The initial form of titanium obtained after reduction of titanium ore or scrap. It has a porous structure and is mainly used for further processing.
b) Titanium Ingot: Titanium sponge is melted and cast into ingots, which are solid blocks of pure titanium. These ingots serve as the primary material for various titanium products.
c) Titanium Powder: Finely ground titanium particles, typically produced through atomization or hydride-dehydride processes. Titanium powder is used in applications like additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and thermal spraying.

3. Purity:
a) Commercially Pure Titanium (CP-Ti): This grade of titanium contains a minimum of 99.0% titanium and small amounts of impurities like iron, carbon, and oxygen.
b) Alloyed Titanium: Titanium alloys are produced by adding small amounts of other elements like aluminum, vanadium, or nickel to enhance specific properties such as strength, corrosion resistance, or heat resistance. Common titanium alloys include Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6Al-4V ELI, and Ti-3Al-2.5V.

These classification categories help in understanding and differentiating the various types of titanium metal raw materials available in the market, enabling manufacturers and end-users to choose the most suitable material for their specific applications.