Russia: scientists create titanium-tantalum alloy

Scientists at the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Novosibirsk state technical university have developed a new technology to make titanium-tantalum alloys. As the result they have received a highly corrosion-resistant material, which is only slightly damaged by the aggressive environment. A pilot chemical mini-reactor has been constructed using this technology. After experiments, the term…

Russia: titanium output to grow

In the long-term prospect the titanium products output in Russia will increase, according to reports from the Ti-2017 in CIS conference in the city of Yekaterinburg. The main driver of the output increase and consumption of titanium semi-finished products will be the aerospace industry, while the demand growth is also expected on behalf of energy…

Ukraine: titanium company hit by sanctions

Dmitry Firtas’ Titanoviye Investicii Company has been affected by sanctions imposed by Ukraine on Russian companies and individuals. The company was registered in June 2014 in Moscow. After the Crimea was annexed by Russia Firtas had to adapt to Russian legislation to avoid the loss of Crimean assets, so the businessman decided to move some…