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FERRO TITANIUM
Our wholly owned subsidiary company, Westbrook Light Alloys, is a leading Ferro Titanium manufacturer specialising in producing Ferro Titanium tailored to the specific sizing and chemical analysis requirements of our global customer base.
Our Ferro Titanium is produced in Sheffield, England and distributed to major steel works across the world. Our standard grade chemical analysis is as follows, but other grades are available to suit your requirements:
Material | Standard Specification |
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Ti | 68-77% |
Al | 5% max |
V | 3% max |
Si | 0.5% max |
Sn | 0.5% max |
N₂ | 0.5% max |
C | 0.2% max |
S | 0.05% max |
P | 0.05% max |
Ferro Titanium Packing & Size Options
At Westbrook Light Alloys, we can supply your Ferro Titanium to your specific size requirements. From roll-crushed fine grade Ferro Titanium suitable for use in cored wire manufacturing to lumpy FeTi suitable for steel production, all grades of Ferro Titanium are crushed to your size requirements.
Although usually packed in 1mt bulk bags, our Ferro Titanium can be packed to meet customer preferences. Please let us know your requirements when placing your enquiry.
Packing:
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1mt bags
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To your specification
Size:
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0-2mm
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2-10mm
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5-30mm
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10-50mm
About Ferro Titanium
Titanium derives its name from the Latin word ‘titan’, a reference to the Titans of Greek mythology, who were the first sons of the earth. Just as these ancient beings were known for their strength, titanium exhibits similar properties that make it such a highly coveted metal.
At our bespoke manufacturing facility in Sheffield, England, we produce Ferro Titanium and export to steelworks and foundries across the world. We sell on the spot market or on a formula basis for longer-term contracts. We can also offer consignment stocks.
Production of Ferro Titanium
Titanium scrap is mainly generated in machine shops, forge shops and fabricators. Titanium sponge for Ferro Titanium production is a by-product of Titanium production for Titanium Alloys.
We buy Titanium scrap in the form of sponge, turnings and solids from an extensive network of worldwide suppliers. We employ strict processes to identify and control Titanium scrap. All raw materials are tested before melting to produce a wide range of Ferro Titanium grades. Our expertise has been honed over decades of operation to ensure we meet the desired specifications on each melt.
The Titanium scrap is melted with Iron in an induction furnace at temperatures of 1400°C. Our Ferro Titanium is tested at all stages of production and again after sizing to ensure accuracy of testing and the quality of the final product.
Ingot is crushed to customer required sizing. Both lump material and roller-crushed fines are available.
Crushed FeTi is then packed in big bags and loaded for delivery to customer premises.
Key Properties of Ferro Titanium
Titanium is well known for its high strength-to-weight ratio. It has high strength, low density and excellent corrosion resistance.
Ferro Titanium forms stable compounds with Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulphur at steelmaking temperatures during production. These properties are used by steelmakers as a stabiliser to fix these elements and reduce their harmful effects, and to reduce and refine grain size. It is usually added late in the steelmaking process to avoid re-oxidation of the steel.
Uses & Benefits of Ferro Titanium
The most common use of Ferro Titanium is in steel production but it is increasingly being utilised in modern steel making in the form of cored wire. The steel sheath protects the Ferro Titanium from oxidation, allowing quick and continuous additions, and high recovery of Titanium.
Below are some select benefits of our Ferro Titanium:
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Refined grain size, improving quality and durability of steel products
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Enhances corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other alloys
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Production of high-strength, low alloy steels
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Enhances strength and performance of stainless steel
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Lightweight material
Why Choose Westbrook As Your Ferro Titanium Producer
Westbrook Resources is a leading Ferro Titanium producer in the UK.
Both Westbrook Resources and Westbrook Light Alloys are ISO 9001 compliant. This ensures that our Quality Management System remains robust with effective, continuous improvement to give our customers ongoing confidence and satisfaction in our production processes and the service they receive.
Westbrook are fully REACH registered to allow imports of Ferro Titanium both in the EU and the UK and are pre-registered for Turkish KKDIK.
In addition, both Westbrook Resources and Westbrook Light Alloys have achieved the Authorised Economic Operator accreditation enabling quicker and more efficient cross-border logistics to enable more timely deliveries. We have decades of experience in the manufacture of Ferro Titanium with continuous, ongoing improvement resulting in low gas material. We also have a vast network of Titanium scrap suppliers and significant production capacity enable continuity of supply.
Westbrook Light Alloys has the facilities to roll crush all grades of Ferro Titanium for use in cored wire production.
Contact Us
As a trusted partner to steelworks and foundries across the globe, Westbrook Light Alloys provide consistent supply alongside the quality and service the largest steelworks in the world have come to expect from us.
If you need any grade of Ferro Titanium, contact our dedicated team today.
FAQs
Is Titanium recyclable?
Yes, At Westbrook, we recycle Titanium scrap in the form of turnings or solids and use it in our production of Ferro Titanium.
Are there any safety considerations when handling Ferro Titanium?
Ferro Titanium in lump form is not considered hazardous but fine material may present a serious fire and explosion hazard. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control exposure. Wear appropriate safety equipment and handle the material in well-ventilated areas to minimise exposure to dust and fumes.
Full detailed material health and data sheets are available to our customers.
What are the different grades of Ferro Titanium?
Ferro Titanium is available in various grades with differing Titanium content and residual elements. Standard Grade Ferro Titanium usually contains around 70% Titanium, less than 5% Aluminium and less than 3% Vanadium. We also produce premium-grade Ferro Titanium with low residuals (e.g. Al<0.5%) or low gas (e.g. N<0.3%).
