The so-called “degree of familiarity” refers to the extent to which people feel close to titanium, possess knowledge about it, and acknowledge its value. Titanium is still an relatively immature metal in industrial applications, and many markets remain unfamiliar with it. At the very least, most people need to have a thorough understanding of titanium’s various properties before they can fully appreciate and expand its range of applications.

Price can be considered a “characteristic” of titanium; fluctuations in titanium’s price have a significant impact on the demand for titanium.

People are generally paying close attention to the declining and stabilizing price of titanium, as well as the expansion of production capacity and technological advancements, all of which are enhancing familiarity with titanium.

General surveys and forecasts are consistent: with the exception of the aerospace industry, the growth rate for titanium in 1980 was 5-10%, slightly higher in China. Internationally, market conditions and product development in the new titanium market are typically planned on a 5- to 10-year cycle.
Starting from the national perspective, currently, titanium is predominantly used in its pure form—T. Titanium alloys, on the other hand, are mainly employed in the military industry (particularly in aerospace applications). Whether the aviation sector can accept π alloys depends on specific design requirements and usage conditions.

Alloying can further improve corrosion resistance, strength grade, wear life, and fatigue strength—for example, T-0.2pd, T-

Alloys such as 0.3M0-0.8N1 and T-15M0-Zr-3A1 exhibit improved corrosion resistance and pure I properties under specific environmental conditions, and also possess high-temperature strength as well as adequate corrosion resistance.

If the investigation focuses on the usage conditions for a particular application, it becomes possible to identify the most critical characteristics and select the most suitable type of titanium, as well as its optimal heat treatment state and condition. In the selection process, it is essential to have personnel who are thoroughly familiar with titanium’s properties and the specific market demands for titanium. As the market expands, there will be an increasing need for experienced application engineering technicians. By analyzing the market, we can uncover titanium’s potential appeal in the near future.

In the 1990s, the titanium industry faced two major challenges. First, it needed to develop new alloys that could attract new markets. Second, it had to improve product quality and expand existing markets—for example, by refining high-temperature alloys used in engines to broaden their applications in the aerospace sector and by creating high-strength titanium alloys specifically designed for manufacturing new six-axis machining centers.