Titanium extraction Flashcards
1
Q
what is the titanium or called?
A
Rutile
2
Q
why can’t titanium be extracted with carbon?
A
it produces titanium carbide TIC, which is very brittle
3
Q
What other metal is used to extract titanium?
A
magnesium
4
Q
why is it called a batch process?
A
It only is made in small amounts
5
Q
Why is it expensive?
A
only makes small amounts and the conditions of high temperatures and the use of chlorine and magnesium
6
Q
why is an organ atmosphere used?
A
to prevent the titanium from reacting with water, or oxygen in the air
7
Q
describe the Kroll process
A
1) TiO2 + 2Cl2 + C > TiCl4 + CO2
2) TiCl4 + 2Mg > Ti + 2MgCl2
