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==Separation of iron and titanium metal==
In the section <nowiki> ==FFC Cambridge Process== </nowiki> it states that "This <Iron-Titanium alloy> could then be melted and distilled under partial vacuum to produce iron and titanium."  I suggest powderizing the molten alloy and treating it with carbon monoxide to form [[Carbonyl Metals Plant|iron carbonyl]].  This should separate iron and titanium with better energy efficiency and more thoroughness than I would expect from a distillation process.  I think the process works at a powderized iron-titanium alloy temperature.  I am unsure at the moment of the relevant melting and carbonyl formation temperatures.  I understand that carbonyl iron would be a rather pure product. [[User:Farred|Farred]] 21:03, 9 August 2011 (UTC)


Thanks for the input. I've added details of the process on the main FFC Cambridge page, and an abbreviated version here. --[[User:Silverwurm|Silverwurm]] 07:02, 10 August 2011 (UTC)