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Windows LiveThe Kroll Process of Refining Titanium
Billions of years ago, a star in our vicinity spent its dramatic finale in a burst of light that gave birth to the element titanium. Titanium can only be created by the largest of cosmic explosions: the supernova. Its momentous origin underscores its superiority as a metal and foreshadows its undeniable allure. One cannot simply stroll along the beach picking up specimens of this noble wonder of nature. In fact, it has taken decades of research and technology coupled with billions of dollars in equipment and testing to bring titanium to the forefront of metallurgy. A trace element commonly used in locating diamonds, titanium is typically found in the form of ores such as rutile and ilmenite. Before titanium can be used to create the huge array of products that have vastly improved our lives, it must first endure a costly and difficult process to extract the pure material from its ore state. The most common way that this is achieved is through a procedure called the Kroll process. To produce a useable form of titanium, the basic ore, usually rutile, is converted to sponge by charging the ore in a chlorinator, then passing chlorine gas through the charge. This results in titanium tetrachloride. The oxygen is removed as CO or COČ, resulting in a colorless liquid form of TiCl4 crude that is purified by continuous fractional distillation. It is then reacted with either magnesium or sodium under an inert atmosphere to yield a metallic titanium sponge and magnesium or sodium chloride. The chloride is then reprocessed and recycled. The next stage of the process requires the titanium sponge to be crushed and pressed before being melted in a consumable electrode vacuum arc furnace at extreme heat. The melted ingot, each weighting as much as 12,000 lbs, is not poured but solidifies under vacuum conditions in the furnace. Back to About TitaniumOUR PROMISE TO YOU For those of you who are purchasing mens wedding bands or wedding rings, we realize that this is one of the most important purchasing decisions you will make. You have made the best choice in choosing one of our titanium rings, black titanium rings or tungsten rings, as they are constructed of the highest grade materials to ensure that your new ring lasts forever. The designers we feature are chosen for their unique modern styling and lasting quality. You can be confident in your purchase as each item comes with a no hassle 30 day return privilege. Our tungsten rings are guaranteed forever against scratching and breakage. Should your tungsten ring need to be replaced, simply return the ring along with your invoice and we will promptly ship you out a free replacement. Our titanium rings containing diamonds .35ct or smaller, the diamond is guaranteed forever against loss. If your ring loses a diamond, simply return it to us for a free replacement. For details visit Our Guarantee page. We protect your personal information; we don't rent, sell or share your personal information with anyone. All transactions are encrypted and safe with Yahoo's Secure Socket Layer (SSL) with 128 bit encryption to shield transactions. Also, our website is tested daily by two independent firms to ensure your safety. If you have any questions, or concerns, please give us a call or email us. We have real jewelers and graduate gemologists (GIA) on staff who can answer your questions. You will talk to a jewelry professional with years of experience ' not some call center. We are the tungsten jewelry and titanium jewelry experts! Our goal is to give you top notch service; the coolest, hippest modern jewelry and the best warranty in the business. We have been serving the northern California community since 1989 with our bricks and mortars jewelry store, Yates & Co Jewelers. We look forward to serving you! ' Ron and Mechelle Yates, founders
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