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Recent developments in Japanese titanium research and development

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Activity in the titanium industries in Japan has been steadily increasing as the demand for titanium and titanium alloys in consumer goods grows. The key issues in continuing the growth of these applications are lowering costs and developing new markets. In this article, advances in R&D reported mainly in the Japanese journals and at Japanese conferences are briefly described.

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    M. Niinomi Ph.D. (professor, member of TMS)

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Niinomi, M. Recent developments in Japanese titanium research and development. JOM 48, 55–57 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03223000

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