The brief
- Virginia facility uses HAMR (hydrogen-assisted metal recycling) for titanium from scrap.
- First HAMR run August 2024 reduced oxygen from 3.42% to 0.07%, better than ASTM Grade 5.
- Titan project in Tennessee holds largest US JORC titanium/rare-earth mineral resource.
Technical approach
HAMR process
Hydrogen-assisted metal recycling
Hydrogen gas removes oxygen from titanium scrap or ore at lower temp than carbon.
Powder metallurgy
Gas-atomized powder for 3D printing
Virginia facility produces spherical and angular titanium powder for additive mfg.
Low-carbon footprint
Energy-efficient vs conventional Kroll
HAMR uses hydrogen (leaves water vapor) not chlorine; reduces emissions and toxicity.
Domestic supply security
Titan secures US critical minerals
Tennessee mineral sands provide titanium, rare earths, zircon without foreign imports.
