Statistical analysis of promoted combustion of titanium metal in enriched oxygen atmospheres

Author(s) A. Wigle, A. McQuarrie, M. Pearson
Published in the proceedings from the 62nd conference of metallurgists (COM 2023) - August 21-24, 2023 - Toronto, ON

Abstract

This chapter presents the results of ASTM G124-promoted ignition of titanium metal, with two new data sets covering high-pressure oxidation at concentrations of 10% v/v O2 and 20% v/v O2 and a total pressure of 800 psi(g) and one data sets covering medium–low-pressure oxidation at a concentration of 40% v/v O2 and a total pressure of 100 psi(g). These data are then combined with promoted ignition test data from previous investigations, with the objective of developing a statistical model for titanium flammability. The statistical model will aid the oxygen system designer in the safe use of titanium materials in elevated oxygen environment services.