The use of titanium in family automobiles: Current trends

Citation
K. Faller et Fh. Froes, The use of titanium in family automobiles: Current trends, JOM-J MIN, 53(4), 2001, pp. 27-28
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Metallurgy
Journal title
JOM-JOURNAL OF THE MINERALS METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY
ISSN journal
10474838 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
27 - 28
Database
ISI
SICI code
1047-4838(200104)53:4<27:TUOTIF>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Titanium offers a number of attractive features for use in high-production- volume automobiles; however, to date, high cost has been a barrier to appli cation. This article discusses the current trends for the use of titanium i n the family automobile, with emphasis on two breakthrough applications.