Titanium alloys are used in many other industrial applications, such as flue gas desulfurization for pollution control, PTA units for polyester production, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and hydrometallurgical autoclaves. In the chemical industry, titanium storage tanks, valves, reactors, titanium flanges, titanium pipe fittings, etc. Each grade is tailored to specific operating conditions, emphasizing strength under different pressures, alloying content of different etchant and ductility for different manufacturing requirements.

Aviation application

The aerospace industry is the largest user of titanium products. Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and high temperature properties, it is a useful material for the industry. Titanium is commonly used in aircraft parts and fasteners. These same properties allow titanium to be used in the production of gas turbine engines, while it is also used in other components such as compressor blades, housings, engine fairing and heat shields. The expansion of the use of titanium in the aerospace market can be attributed to several factors, including the demand for new aircraft designs with increased CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer [or plastic]) compositions. By sharing the same thermal expansion rate with many commonly used composites, titanium is very popular as a composite interface material. The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is estimated to use 15% titanium by weight, 5% more than steel, and is undoubtedly a model for the increased use of titanium in commercial aircraft manufacturing. The increased use of titanium in this aircraft corresponds directly to composite components based on material compatibility. The increase in the design, construction and use of composite materials is a strong indicator of additional increases in the production of titanium parts.

Emerging application

Pursuing, developing and supporting new uses for titanium is a top priority for the titanium industry. This includes assisting companies that are developing new uses for titanium by providing a reliable supply of the metal, advanced metallurgical design and expertise, and in some cases financial support.

Computer industry

In the computer industry, titanium is a promising substrate for hard disk drives. Compared with aluminum, which is the main material in use today, titanium has significant advantages. Its non-magnetic properties prevent interference with the data storage process; Its heat resistance allows higher temperatures to be generated during the coating process, thus increasing the manufacturing speed; The purity of titanium allows for closer read/write head tolerances, increasing disk capacity.

Automobile industry

In the automotive industry, cars/motorcycles after the market and racing market are being developed for the use of titanium. Engine parts such as connecting rods, piston pins, valves, valve retainers and springs, rocker arms and camshafts, to name just a few, they can be manufactured from titanium because it is durable, strong, lightweight, heat and corrosion resistant. While titanium may initially be more expensive for these applications, designs that take advantage of its unique properties produce parts that do more than pay for themselves with better performance and longer life.

All-titanium exhaust systems are also being developed to reduce weight and extend service life. The use of titanium in production vehicles is also being evaluated for engine components to improve efficiency and suspension springs to increase interior space.

Geothermal power generation

There are new opportunities for geothermal power, where highly corrosive steam released from the Earth is captured to generate electricity. The low life cycle cost of titanium in these applications can lead to significant cost savings compared to competing materials.

Composite material

Titanium is widely used in metal matrix composites. As the cost of manufacturing these exceptionally strong, lightweight components falls, their popularity and titanium utilization will grow.

Human implant

Titanium is completely inert to human body fluids, making it ideal for medical alternative structures such as hip and knee implants. Titanium actually allows bone growth to adhere to the implants, so they are longer than those made of other materials. Currently, reconstructed titanium plates and mesh supporting broken bones are also commonly used.

Armor application

The high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent bulletproof properties make titanium ideal for armor applications. Used as protective armor on personnel carriers and tanks to make vehicles lighter and increase troop mobility. The personal armor vests and helmets of police officers made of titanium are much lighter and more comfortable than those made of competing materials.

Other applications

Titanium is also now appearing in a variety of consumer products, such as jewelry, watch cases, glasses, bicycles, and clocks. The golf industry has discovered that lightweight titanium club heads can be larger than steel club heads, expanding the "sweet spot" of the club and thus increasing distance and accuracy