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There are a number of maturing extraction and fabrication techniques which can potentially reduce the cost of titanium. These are in part responsible for a number of developing applications for titanium.
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Ashraf Imam, M., Froes, F.H.S. Low cost titanium and developing applications. JOM 62, 17–20 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-010-0069-8
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