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Ultra-thin Titanium: Excellent compatibility, building a new aviation ecosystem

In the aviation field, an aircraft is a complex system composed of numerous components with different functions, each of which must work together to ensure safe and stable operation. This requires that the materials used not only have superior inherent properties but also good compatibility with other materials to maximize their performance within the composite structure.

Ultra-thin titanium demonstrates excellent compatibility, allowing it to work synergistically with a variety of materials to form composite structures with enhanced performance. Ultra-thin titanium exhibits excellent integration when paired with carbon fiber composites. Carbon fiber composites, with their high strength and low density, are widely used in aviation for components such as fuselages and wings. However, they also have certain limitations, such as relatively weak electrical conductivity and impact resistance. Ultra-thin titanium, with its excellent electrical conductivity and high impact toughness, effectively compensates for these deficiencies when combined with carbon fiber composites. In aircraft wing design, the combination of ultra-thin titanium and carbon fiber composites allows the carbon fiber composite to bear the primary structural loads, leveraging its lightweight and high strength advantages. Meanwhile, the ultra-thin titanium enhances the wing's impact resistance and electrical conductivity, improving its reliability in complex environments. Ultra-thin titanium also works well with materials like high-temperature alloys in aircraft engine components. During engine operation, components must withstand high temperatures, high pressures, and high-velocity airflow. High-temperature alloys offer excellent high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance, but they are relatively heavy. Ultra-thin titanium can be used in conjunction with high-temperature alloys in areas where weight is a concern, reducing engine weight and improving efficiency while maintaining component performance.