Abstract
The principle and mechanism of the thermochemical reduction of titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) are described with particular focus on the Kroll and Hunter processes. Electrochemical reactions that occur during thermochemical reduction are also discussed in order to understand the morphology and location of the deposit produced during the metallothermic reduction. Past research of new titanium (Ti) production processes are also reviewed briefly and the features of these processes are discussed. As of today, the process of reducing TiCl4 feed to produce Ti is superior to producing Ti directly from oxides owing to the control of impurities.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Extractive Metallurgy of Titanium |
| Subtitle of host publication | Conventional and Recent Advances in Extraction and Production of Titanium Metal |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 65-95 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128172001 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128172018 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 Nov 8 |
Keywords
- Electronically mediated reaction
- Hunter process
- Kroll process
- Metallothermic reduction
- TiCl4