If you are looking for high-quality products, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry, email: brad@ihpa.net
titanium silicate is a titanium-rich material that has been used to make catalysts for several industrial processes. It is also used to increase the mechanical strength of other materials.
It is a highly insoluble, thermally stable source of titanium that can be utilized for glass, optic and ceramic applications. American Elements produces a wide range of grades including Mil Spec (military grade), ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade, Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade and Optical Grade.
Overview of Titanium and Its Applications
Unlike many other metals, titanium has no known smelting process, so it must be extracted from its ore. It is often found in ilmenite, rutile, leucoxene and zircon. It is one of the most widely used metals in the world, and has unique properties that are suitable for a broad range of applications.
The first commercially useful titanium was produced in 1910 by Matthew A. Hunter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It was made by reducing titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) with sodium.
However, this process took a very long time. In 1932, William Justin Kroll developed a much more efficient method of producing titanium by reducing TiCl4 with magnesium and sodium. This is what is commonly known as the Kroll process and was a breakthrough for the metal industry, because it allowed the production of pure metallic titanium at a low cost.
The Kroll process uses a steel reactor that is sealed off to prevent any oxygen or moisture from getting into the mixture. This creates a titanium sponge that is then crushed and distilled to extract the metal. This is then processed into various grades of titanium alloys, which are often used for medical implants, as well as aircraft components and salt water equipment.