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Indigenous Production of Titanium Sponge

Indigenous Production of Titanium Sponge
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Indigenous Production of Titanium Sponge

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DMRL has developed a state‐of‐the‐art technology for Ti sponge production from indigenous raw material (TiCl4) with quality of the sponge meeting international specifications.

Transfer of Technology

First commercial plant for Ti sponge production has been set up in the country based on technology developed at DMRL.

Capacity 500 metric tons per year

Location Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited Chavara, Kollam, Kerala

Capital Outlay Rs. 100 crores

Funding Agency VSSC, ISRO, Department of Space

No. of Units 5 reduction and 5 vacuum distillation

Salient Features

  • The plant was inaugurated in 2011 and subsequently production commenced
  • The plant is producing Titanium sponge in 3.5 ‐ 4.0 MT batches
  • Titanium sponge produced at KMML is certified for aero and naval applications. MoU signed for the supply of Titanium Sponge for submarine construction

Achievement for the Country

Self‐reliance with respect to Titanium metal for critical applications. India is 7th nation in the world producing aeronautical grade Titanium sponge.

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