The use of titanium in production automobiles: Potential and challenges

被引:24
作者
Sherman, AM
Sommer, CJ
Froes, FH
机构
[1] TIMET,AUTOMOT MARKETING,HENDERSON,NV
[2] UNIV IDAHO,INST MAT & ADV PROC,MOSCOW,ID 83843
来源
JOM-JOURNAL OF THE MINERALS METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY | 1997年 / 49卷 / 05期
关键词
Titanium; Fuel Economy; Cost Penalty; Friction Welding; Exhaust Valve;
D O I
10.1007/BF02914682
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Titanium offers a number of attractive features for use in high-production-volume automobiles; however, high cost has been a barrier to application, thus far. This article discusses the potential and challenges for the use of titanium in the family automobile.
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页码:38 / 41
页数:4
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