Technologies and Products
Indigenous Production of Titanium Sponge
DMRL has developed a state‐of‐the‐art technology for Ti sponge production from indigenous raw material (TiCl4) with quality of the sponge meeting international specifications.
Transfer of Technology
First commercial plant for Ti sponge production has been set up in the country based on technology developed at DMRL.
Capacity 500 metric tons per year
Location Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited Chavara, Kollam, Kerala
Capital Outlay Rs. 100 crores
Funding Agency VSSC, ISRO, Department of Space
No. of Units 5 reduction and 5 vacuum distillation
Salient Features
- The plant was inaugurated in 2011 and subsequently production commenced
- The plant is producing Titanium sponge in 3.5 ‐ 4.0 MT batches
- Titanium sponge produced at KMML is certified for aero and naval applications. MoU signed for the supply of Titanium Sponge for submarine construction
Achievement for the Country
Self‐reliance with respect to Titanium metal for critical applications. India is 7th nation in the world producing aeronautical grade Titanium sponge.
