I’ve heard of Sponge Bob and Titanium Man, but titanium sponge?
I’ve heard of Sponge Bob and Titanium Man, but titanium sponge?
It is raw Titanium. Used to make quarantine bunkers.
I’m curious as to why importing too much titanium sponge into the US is bad. Wasting money maybe? Can’t use it all? Do you have any ideas?
Titaniaum Sponge explained, with photos ( its a strategic resource and we need our own secure source rather than relying on foreign supply that can be cut off.)
http://metalpedia.asianmetal.com/metal/titanium/titaniumsponge.shtml
Its used in combat aircraft, rockets, missiles and various types of ordnance, and in armored vehicles.
Countries (Japan?) are dumping titanium raw material in the US at costs that threaten to effectively extinguish domestic titanium production capabilities
If foreign producers are dumping strategic minerals below value, the government could buy it cheap for a strategic reserve.
We would still need to protect domestic resources.
My titanium sponge is great. It seems to last forever.
Does a real number on the dishes tho’....
"The U.S. has a few manufacturers of titanium sponge; however, of late, the country’s dependence on exports from China has increased. Titanium sponge is typically used in liquid propellant tanks for launch vehicles, inter tank structures, gas bottle/liners, and interface rings for satellites in the aerospace and defense industries."
"On February 27, 2020, President Trump announced that he would not impose duties on imports of titanium sponge pursuant to his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, a statute that allows for the imposition of duties where imports threaten to impair the national security. The decision was well-received by much of the United States titanium industry and the many downstream users of titanium produced in the United States."
Maybe China is trying to export a LOT extra to make some un-tariffed cash while glutting our market?
Anyone?