Titanium/steel explosion bonded clad for hydrometallurgy autoclaves

Titanium is the material of choice for many highly corrosive reactor and autoclave applications, Titanium provides superior corrosion protection in autoclaves for pressure acid leaching and pressure oxidation leaching of metal ores, Clad metal construction offers a significant cost reduction for equipment of this type. Titanium alloys can be selectively applied in specific areas of the autoclave to accommodate local environmental conditions. Considerations in alloy selection and clad fabrication are discussed in detail Recent experience in titanium clad autoclave construction is reviewed.