Electrochemical near-net-shape production via the ffc cambridge process - Dedication to the special session for the 2012 max bredig award

Di Hu, George Z. Chen

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Abstract

The energy- and labour-intensive extraction processes, and the complex and expensive downstream processes for alloying and manufacturing are the main causes for the high cost of engineering components. These are particularly true for reactive metals based alloys, such as titanium alloys. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of using the FFC Cambridge Process for near-net-shape production of Ti-6Al-4V based engineering components in different shapes, including hollow sphere and miniature hollow golf driver head, from their corresponding metal oxide precursors. A series of investigations were carried out in order to attain a fundamental understanding of the relevant electrochemical reduction mechanism in molten CaCl2. Additive oxide was found to assist the electro-reduction of TiO2 by preventing in situ formation of perovskites during electrolysis in molten CaCl2.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMolten Salts and Ionic Liquids 18
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages29-37
Number of pages9
Edition11
ISBN (Print)9781607683599
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Symposium on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids - 222nd ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 7 Oct 201212 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number11
Volume50
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference18th International Symposium on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids - 222nd ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period7/10/1212/10/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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