Applications of Titanium

Titanium’s exceptional corrosion resistance is known for its self-healing oxide layer that forms instantly upon exposure to air or moisture. This stable and protective layer makes Titanium a preferred material in corrosive environments, especially in process equipment across various industries.

Industrial Use Cases

Titanium is widely used where long-term corrosion resistance is critical. Key applications include:

Chlorine-Based Chemicals

Titanium performs reliably in chlorine gas and chlorine-containing environments. It is widely used in anodes, cathodes, bleach plants, heat exchangers, pumps, and pressure vessels, especially in the chlor-alkali and pulp & paper industries.

Nitric Acid

Due to its resistance to strong oxidizing agents, Titanium is extensively used in the production and handling of nitric acid across all concentrations and below boiling temperatures.

Sea Water & Fresh Water Systems

Titanium resists all forms of corrosion in marine environments up to 260°C (500°F), making it ideal for desalination plants, offshore oil & gas operations, and power station condensers.

Phosphoric Acid

Unalloyed Titanium withstands phosphoric acid concentrations up to 30% at ambient conditions and up to 10% at elevated temperatures.

Hydrochloric & Sulfuric Acid

Titanium shows limited resistance in dilute forms of these acids at lower temperatures. Corrosion resistance can be enhanced with trace metal ion inhibitors in the solution.

Organic Acids

Titanium offers reliable resistance to a wide range of organic acids, making it suitable for various chemical processes.

Titanium is not recommended for use with red fuming nitric acid due to the risk of hazardous reactions.

Tinita’s Titanium Fabrications

We specialize in custom-designed Titanium equipment, including:

Industries We Serve

Our Titanium process equipment support critical operations in:

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