Working With Titanium – Coloring And Anodizing

What is titanium?

Titanium is a strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable metallic chemical element. It is silvery-white in color and lustrous. It can be combined with other metals, such as iron, aluminum, manganese, vanadium, molybdenum, and chromium, to form alloys that are stronger and more versatile.

What is titanium anodizing?

Titanium anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process that is quite similar to electroplating. It is done to increase the thickness of the metal’s natural oxide layer. It makes use of an electrolytic solution that receives a direct current and an object that acts as the anode. Different voltages will yield different thicknesses.

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What is titanium coloring?

Titanium coloring is a process usually implemented by artists in order to create long-lasting metal artwork. It requires a thin, transparent oxide layer to generate a color on the surface of a piece of titanium metal, and the use of interference of wavelengths and light refraction.

The materials required to do the basic titanium coloring process are: phosphoric acid (or any soda or cola as the chemical agent), gloves (to avoid electrocution) wires or alligator clips, AC/DC adapter or 9-volt batteries, paint brushes with metal bristles, and, of course, titanium.

To create colors, set the voltage to various levels. Shades of yellow, blue, purple, and green can be generated on a voltage range of between 20 volts and 100 volts.

What are the uses of titanium?

Most of the titanium generated today is used to produce titanium dioxide, which is frequently utilized to make rubber, floor coverings, plastics, chemical-resistant paints, and more.

Titanium metals and its alloys are usually used to manufacture parts and components of engines, heat exchangers, aircrafts, marine vessels, automobiles, and others.

Titanium mill products bars, sheets, and tubes are used to make outdoor and sports gear, jewelry, medical tools and equipment, art pieces, and many more.

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