UTRS recently addressed a global audience of scientists and engineers on advancements in our proprietary titanium extraction and refining processes.
Project Scientist Dr. Alexander George – who is based in UTRS’s Montana Research and Development facility – shared the results as part of a technical presentation at EUROMAT 2025 in Spain in September. EUROMAT is a major European conference on advanced materials and processes organized by the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS).
The key takeaway was that UTRS’s work the last few years has generated significantly improved metrics in the titanium we are now able to produce, such as lower concentrations of oxygen and other impurities.
“That’s real exciting to share,” said Dr. George, who chaired the session in which he presented. “It means a whole new group of scientists are looking at our process as a great way of making titanium. And we’re giving the next generation a positive view of our process.”
In addition to showcasing UTRS’s titanium efforts on a global stage, the conference provided an opportunity to interact with scientists and engineers who were inspired by potential new applications.
“It was awesome to get feedback from the greater scientific community,” said Dr. George. “They’re a really diverse group.”
When compared to the conventional Kroll process for refining titanium, UTRS’s innovative patented process for titanium extraction and refinement significantly reduces costs while minimizing environmental impact. It also exemplifies the capabilities of our Research, Design, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) services and our advanced R&D metallurgical and prototyping laboratory.