Hazards at the production of titanium alloys in the electric arc furnace

Scientific paper - Review paper

• Author: Ljerka Slokar Benić
• Author: Ivan Ivec
• Author: Katarina Čačić
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Metallurgy
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Metallurgy

Abstract (english)

This article describes the metal titanium, its characteristics and properties, and the types of titanium alloys with regard to its microstructure. It also describes the production processes, i.e. the melting and casting processes of titanium alloys. The focus is on the production of titanium alloys by the electric arc process, and possible hazards in the production of titanium in electric arc furnaces are also described. Suitable protective measures to be taken in the event of a particular hazard are also highlighted. Concerning the occurrence of possible accidents in the production of titanium, a calculation is also presented that shows how much needs to be invested in protection against possible accidents while maximising profit. Finally, the application and casting process of titanium alloys in dentistry is presented.

• Keywords (english): TITANIUM; PRODUCTION OF TITANIUM ALLOYS; HAZARDS; ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE; COMPUTER PROCESSING; DENTISTRY
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Review paper
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - international
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Machines, Technologies, Materials
• Numbering: vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 113-116
• p-ISSN: 1313-0226
• e-ISSN: 1314-507X
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:115:609674
• Publication: 2023
• Document URL: http://bib.irb.hr/1274968
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-07-05 11:09:24