Research and Development of Low-cost Titanium Alloys

Abstract

Excellent mechanical properties combined with low density, good corrosion resistance and welding, make titanium alloy attractive structural materials for aerospace, ship navigation, weaponry and nuclear industry. However, the high cost impedes the further use of titanium alloy in different fields, and which is the key factor for productivity and further use of titanium alloy. Aiming at lost cost of titanium alloy, three parts of raw material, alloy design and working forming were overviewed, which will offer reference for how to low cost of titanium alloy.