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Ultra-thin Titanium: Superior corrosion resistance, safeguarding the aviation industry

The aviation industry is a complex and demanding environment, subjecting materials to severe corrosion challenges. Aircraft encounter humid atmospheres, high-salinity ocean environments, and corrosive gases from industrial pollution areas during flight. These factors can cause corrosion, impacting aircraft performance and safety.

Ultra-thin titanium's exceptional corrosion resistance stems from its unique chemical properties. Titanium has a strong affinity for oxygen and rapidly forms a dense and durable passive oxide film in air. This film is highly stable, effectively preventing further reaction between corrosive media and the titanium matrix, providing excellent protection even in the complex aviation environment. Even if damaged by external factors, the film can repair itself and resume its protective properties as long as there is sufficient oxygen in the surrounding environment.

Ultra-thin titanium demonstrates its advantages in aircraft skin applications. Aircraft skins are in direct contact with the external environment. Traditional materials are susceptible to corrosion from long-term exposure to wind, sun, rain, and air pollution. Using ultra-thin titanium to manufacture these skins significantly improves their corrosion resistance, reduces maintenance costs, and extends the aircraft's service life. Aircraft fuel system components, such as fuel lines and fuel pumps, are not only subject to the erosion of fuel during operation but also to corrosion from impurities and moisture in the fuel. Ultra-thin titanium, with its exceptional corrosion resistance, ensures stable operation of the fuel system under high pressure and high temperature environments, guaranteeing aircraft flight safety.