Development and application of titanium
In 1795 the German scientist Klaproth studied a red ore called Schörl from Hungary. This was a form of rutile (TiO2), which he realized was the oxide of an unknown element, which he named titanium. In 1908 Norway and the United States began to use the sulfuric acid method to produce titanium dioxide.
In 1910, Hunter of General Electric of the United States produced pure titanium metal by heating titanium tetrachloride and sodium metal.
In 1948, the DuPont Company of the United States began to use the magnesium method to produce tons of titanium sponge, which marked the beginning of the industrial production of titanium.
In 1954, the United States successfully developed and practical Ti-6Al-4V (TC4) titanium alloy, and promoted its application. Such as Gr1 Gr2 Gr3 Gr4 Titanium Plate, Grade 5 Titanium Sheet, etc.
In the 1950s and 1960s, titanium alloys were developed and used in the aerospace and military fields for the manufacture of aero-engine components, aircraft landing gear, and missile components.
In the 1960s, titanium alloys were gradually developed and applied in the fields of ships, marine engineering equipment, seawater desalination, marine thermal energy development and seabed resource mining, etc., and were used to manufacture ship shells, seawater piping systems, titanium pumps, valves, joints, fasteners, etc. pieces, etc.
In the 1970s, the excellent properties of titanium were widely recognized in the civilian industry, and gradually applied in the fields of chemical industry, metallurgy, electric power, etc., for the manufacture of electrolyzers, reactors, distillation towers, concentrators, heat exchangers, pipes, electrodes, etc. In 1972, the world output of titanium sponge reached a record high of 200,000 tons.
In the 1970s, the United States and Japan used pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V as surgical implant materials for the manufacture of artificial dental implants, cardiovascular stents, artificial joints, etc. Due to the excellent corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties, and qualified histocompatibility of titanium and its alloys, it has a wide range of applications in the medical field. Titanium is close to human bones, has good biocompatibility to human tissues, and has no toxic side effects. Human implants are special functional materials closely related to human life and health. Femoral head, hip joint, humerus, skull, knee joint, elbow joint, shoulder joint, metacarpophalangeal joint, jaw bone, cardiac membrane, renal membrane, vasodilator, splint, prosthesis, Hundreds of metal parts such as fastening screws have been transplanted into the human body, and have achieved good results, and have been highly praised by the medical community.
In 1982, Japan developed titanium spectacle frames. In the 1980s, Grade 5 Titanium plate began to be used in the field of building materials, and a large number of civilian products appeared, such as titanium bicycles, titanium tableware, titanium water utensils, titanium handicrafts, etc. With its natural bacteriostatic and biophilic properties, titanium has become the "honorary metal king" in the food industry.
Titanium pot:
Titanium pot is a delicious pot with extremely stable chemical properties, even "aqua regia" can't help it. The titanium pot does not chemically react with the ingredients during cooking, so it can ensure the original taste of the ingredients. In addition, titanium pot is the only metal pot that can be used to boil traditional Chinese medicine, which is enough to see that this metal material is safe and non-toxic. In the U.S. and Japan, titanium pots are called delicious pots and are well-liked by local consumers. In addition, the density of titanium is small, and the titanium pot of the same size is much lighter than the stainless steel pot, which is easy to use and labor-saving.
Titanium Thermal Mug:
At present, the vast majority of thermos cups on the market are made of stainless steel. Although stainless steel is more resistant to rust than other metals, heavy metal elements in the components of stainless steel will slowly precipitate during the use process, and accumulate slowly in the human body. When a certain amount is reached, it will be harmful Human health. Titanium is completely harmless to the human body and is absolutely safe. It is precisely because of the corrosion resistance and health of titanium that it is the perfect material for making water cups, which can adapt to the challenges of various beverages at different temperatures. Titanium water cups have many advantages such as light weight, drop resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and harmless to human body.
Titanium Bike Rack:
Titanium alloy is a high-performance material used in aerospace products. It has excellent metal material properties. It is currently internationally recognized as the most advanced and ideal material for the production of high-end bicycles for various competitions and leisure use. The outstanding characteristics of titanium alloy are light weight, high strength, good elasticity, impact resistance, good fatigue performance, corrosion resistance and never rust. Bicycles, especially racing cars, require light weight, good stiffness and good impact performance. Light weight can increase speed and reduce physical exertion during long-distance exercise; bicycle frame with good rigidity is conducive to the conversion of driving force and improves handling performance; bicycle frame with good shock absorption can better slow down the impact from the road surface. shocks, thereby reducing rider fatigue.
Titanium tableware:
The excellent biocompatibility of titanium is completely non-toxic, harmless, and non-allergic to the human body. After the surface is anodized, the oxide film formed is antibacterial, low density, light weight, high strength, and durable. Corrosion and high temperature resistance. Titanium can be made into many tableware, generally titanium chopsticks, titanium spoons, titanium forks, titanium bowls, titanium table knives and so on. Using the characteristics of titanium combined with a special physical and chemical surface coloring process, it has a unique metallic luster, and its texture can be comparable to that of silver tableware. Titanium tableware is practical and collectible. It has been highly favored by people from all walks of life for a long time. Other categories: Titanium is light and not easy to be allergic to the skin, and the surface of titanium can have brilliant colors after anodizing, so it can be used in various accessories, spectacle frames and other products. Titanium is widely used in sporting goods due to its light weight and high strength. It has gradually expanded from the earliest tennis rackets and badminton rackets to golf heads, clubs and racing cars.
