Titanium production for aerospace applications
doi: 10.5028/jatm.2009.01010717

Vinicius A. R. Henriques *
Institute of Aeronautics and Space
São José dos Campos - Brazil
vinicius@iae.cta.br

* author for correspondence

Abstract:

Titanium parts are ideally suited for advanced aerospace systems because of their unique combination of high specific strength at both room temperature and moderately elevated temperature, in addition to excellent general corrosion resistance. The objective of this work is to present a review of titanium metallurgy focused on aerospace applications, including developments in the Brazilian production of titanium aimed at aerospace applications. The article includes an account of the evolution of titanium research in the Brazilian Institute (IAE/CTA) and the current state-of-art of titanium production in Brazil.

Keywords:

Titanium, Aerospace industry, Powder metallurgy.