The use of titanium in production automobiles: Potential and challenges

Sherman, Andrew M.; Sommer, Christopher J.; Froes, F. H.

doi:10.1007/bf02914682

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“…Titanium alloys and titanium composites (particularly in engine components such as connection rods and piston pins) lead to better fuel economy and reduced emissions, noise, vibration, and harshness, as has been discussed in the literature. 11,12 Likewise, CermeTi has been developed for automotive applications including valves, 13 connecting rods, and piston pins (Figure 10). Titanium-carbide-reinforced titaniumcomposite connecting rods offer additional advantages over conventional titanium alloys due to their higher modulus, elevated temperature strength, creep resistance, and wear resistance.…”

Section: Automotive Componentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

CermeTi® discontinuously reinforced Ti-matrix composites: Manufacturing, properties, and applications

Abkowitz¹,

Abkowitz²,

Fisher³

et al. 2004

JOM

113

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Advanced powder-metallurgy technology has led to the development of the CermeTi ® family of titanium metalmatrix composites. Reinforcing the titanium alloy matrix with titanium carbide or titanium boride particles results in superior properties. These discontinuously reinforced titanium composites have excellent room-and elevated-temperature properties and are exceptionally wear resistant. High quality, near-net shape CermeTi composite components are being produced commercially and are being evaluated for potential applications in military vehicles, commercial automotive engines, sporting goods, industrial tooling, and biomedical devices.

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Section: Automotive Componentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

CermeTi® discontinuously reinforced Ti-matrix composites: Manufacturing, properties, and applications

Abkowitz¹,

Abkowitz²,

Fisher³

et al. 2004

JOM

113

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“…Titanium also can improve corrosion resistance and reduce weight in exhaust systems. The most prevalent alloys used in automotive parts are Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo-0.1Si alloys (76).…”

Section: Automotivementioning

confidence: 99%

Titanium Metal: Extraction to Application

Gambogi¹,

Gerdemann

2013

Review of Extraction, Processing, Properties &Amp; Applications of Reactive Metals

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In 1998, approximately 57,000 tons of titanium metal was consumed in the form of mill products (1). Only about 5% of the 4 million tons of titanium minerals consumed each year is used to produce titanium metal, with the remainder primarily used to produce titanium dioxide pigment. Titanium metal production is primarily based on the direct chlorination of rutile to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then reduced to metal using the Kroll magnesium reduction process. The use of titanium is tied to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Aerospace is the largest application for titanium.In this paper, we discuss all aspects of the titanium industry from ore deposits through extraction to present and future applications. The methods of both primary (mining of ore, extraction, and purification) and secondary (forming and machining) operations will be analyzed. The chemical and physical properties of titanium metal will be briefly examined. Present and future applications for titanium will be discussed. Finally, the economics of titanium metal production also are analyzed as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various alternative extraction methods.

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“…6,13 Reducedweight connecting rods, in combination with lighter-weight pistons and wrist pins, lead to signifi cantly reduced noise, vibration, and harshness and improved engine performance including fuel economy. 10 Piston assemblies (piston, piston pin, and connecting rods) account for a large amount of the friction losses in an engine over the full speed range. 8 Reduced mass here leads to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.…”

Section: Enginesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The strength and fatigue performance of titanium are more than suffi cient for this component; however, stiffness and wear resistance need enhancement via reinforcement particles and coatings. 6,10 A novel concept is bimetallic steel (in the lower part of the large end), in which titanium components allow a shifting of the connecting rod's center of gravity toward the crankshaft, giving a positive effect on piston guidance. 6,13 Reducedweight connecting rods, in combination with lighter-weight pistons and wrist pins, lead to signifi cantly reduced noise, vibration, and harshness and improved engine performance including fuel economy.…”

Section: Enginesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Titanium in the family automobile: The cost challenge

Froes

Friedrich

Kiese

et al. 2004

JOM

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168

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OverviewWith advances in extraction/fabrication techniques and ever-increasing gasoline prices, the advantage of using lightweight materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium in automobiles continues to increase, particularly for the fi rst two metals. The major drawback for titanium, much more so than the other light metals, is high cost. However, innovative extraction and fabrication approaches are leading to decreased cost. This paper discusses the present status and future potential for titanium use in the family automobile.

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The use of titanium in production automobiles: Potential and challenges

Cited by 27 publications

References 6 publications

CermeTi® discontinuously reinforced Ti-matrix composites: Manufacturing, properties, and applications

CermeTi® discontinuously reinforced Ti-matrix composites: Manufacturing, properties, and applications

Titanium Metal: Extraction to Application

Titanium in the family automobile: The cost challenge

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