A literature review of titanium metallurgical processes ...
Jul 01, 2011· Research highlights Various titanium metallurgical processes for the production of titanium dioxide and titanium metal have been reviewed and compared including: Processes to upgrade ilmenite to synthetic rutile. Thermo-chemical Kroll and Hunter processes. Electro-chemical processes for direct reduction of TiO 2 and electro-slag and in-situ electrolysis. Direct hydrometallurgical leach .