Upstream Process

UKTMP process

 

http://www.ukadforge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/process-uktmp1.wmvTitanium metal  (5% of the world titanium feedstock demand) is made with concentrate ore, chemically transformed in titanium dioxide, then into titanium tetrachloride and at last in titanium sponges. These sponges are then compacted and vacuum arc remelted in ingots. That is UKTMP trade who is one of the world leaders.