High-durability titanium mill products customized for Orkhon Province's extreme mining conditions, autoclave reactors, and hydrometallurgical processing tanks.
Unmatched corrosion resistance in sulfuric acid leaching & SX-EW copper recovery tanks across Erdenet mining facilities.
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Ideal for continuous heat exchanger plate fabrication, acid recycling units, and industrial evaporator liners.
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Near-alpha alloy engineered for high temperature stability and sub-zero toughness (-40°C Erdenet winters).
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Extreme yield strength & abrasion resistance for hydrocyclone liners, ore chutes, and high-impact mining parts.
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Erdenet, situated in the Orkhon Province of Mongolia, stands as one of the world's premier copper and molybdenum industrial epicenters. Home to the legendary Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC), the region processes tens of millions of tons of porphyry ore annually. The harsh operational environment of Erdenet—characterized by highly abrasive mineral slurries, intensive chemical extraction media (such as concentrated sulfuric acid leaching circuits), and extreme continental climate swings ranging from +35°C in summer to -40°C in winter—demands structural materials of unparalleled physical and chemical resilience.
As a global leader in titanium mill processing, ProX Metal supplies specialized titanium sheets, titanium plates, and custom alloy forgings precisely tailored to meet the strict technical challenges faced by Erdenet’s industrial complexes. Standard structural steels and conventional stainless alloys (such as AISI 316L or 904L) suffer rapid pitting, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and severe wear when exposed to warm acidic leach solutions and aggressive chloride slurries. Titanium, through its rapid self-passivating stable oxide film (titanium dioxide, TiO₂), provides virtually immune performance under oxidizing environments, ensuring operational longevity and zero downtime for Erdenet's critical processing infrastructure.
Selecting the optimal titanium plate grade requires balancing mechanical strength, formability, weldability, and specific chemical resistance. Below is the technical matrix evaluated under ASTM B265 and ASME SB265 standards for industrial applications in Orkhon Province:
| Grade / Standard | Microstructure | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Primary Industrial Application in Erdenet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM B265 Grade 1 | Unalloyed CP (Alpha) | ≥ 240 | 170 - 310 | Deep-drawn heat exchanger plates, cold-formed tank linings requiring maximum ductility. |
| ASTM B265 Grade 2 | Unalloyed CP (Alpha) | ≥ 345 | 275 - 450 | Standard workhorse grade for SX-EW tanks, hydrometallurgical piping, and acid storage vessels. |
| ASTM B265 Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | Alpha-Beta (α-β) | ≥ 895 | ≥ 828 | High-impact hydrocyclone components, slurry centrifuge drums, wear plates for ore chutes. |
| ASTM B265 Grade 7 (Ti-0.2Pd) | CP + Palladium (Alpha) | ≥ 345 | 275 - 450 | Extreme reducing or variable acid conditions; prevents crevice corrosion in hot chloride/acid media. |
| ASTM B265 Grade 12 (Ti-0.3Mo-0.8Ni) | Near-Alpha (α) | ≥ 485 | ≥ 345 | High-temperature acidic environments up to 300°C, high-pressure autoclave reactors. |
| Ti-5Al-2.5Sn (Grade 6) | Alpha (α) | ≥ 800 | ≥ 750 | Heavy load structural assemblies requiring high strength combined with sub-zero fracture toughness. |
The processing of copper and molybdenum ores in Erdenet relies heavily on sulfuric acid leaching and solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW). Titanium's resistance to these environments is governed by thermodynamics. Upon exposure to oxygen or moisture, titanium instantaneously forms a dense, adherent, self-healing oxide film (predominantly Rutile and Anatase TiO₂). This passive oxide film is extremely chemically inert across a wide pH spectrum (pH 1 to 12).
In high-chloride metallurgical process water, traditional metals suffer localized destruction beneath gaskets and sediment deposits. Titanium Grade 7 (containing 0.12-0.25% Palladium) shifts the open-circuit corrosion potential into the noble passive region, effectively preventing crevice corrosion even at temperatures exceeding 150°C and chloride concentrations higher than 50,000 ppm.
The movement of abrasive crushed ore slurries inside pipe loops and cyclones quickly strips away the protective oxide layers of softer materials. Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) combines a high Vickers hardness (HV 330-390) with high toughness, allowing the passive TiO₂ film to continuously reform instantly despite severe fluid dynamics and particle impingement.
Customized titanium plate solutions serving key mining and industrial facilities in Orkhon Province.
In copper hydrometallurgy plants near Erdenet, Grade 1 and Grade 2 titanium plates serve as durable cathode starter blanks and structural anode frames. Titanium’s surface oxide allows smooth copper sheet stripping without adherence failure or chemical degradation from continuous electrical current in H₂SO₄ electrolyte tanks.
High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) pressure autoclaves require thick titanium alloy plates (ASTM B265 Grade 5 or Grade 12) capable of withstanding internal pressures up to 50 bar and temperatures above 240°C while resisting total destruction from concentrated acidic slurries.
To eliminate frequent maintenance replacement in wet ore classification circuits, heavy Ti-6Al-4V thick plates are precision machined into conical liners. Their superior strength-to-density ratio resists mechanical erosion from coarse quartz and pyrite granules.
Unlike carbon steels that undergo catastrophic ductile-to-brittle transition in severe winter freezes, titanium maintains high Charpy V-notch impact toughness down to cryogenic temperatures, guaranteeing structural safety for outdoor mining rigs in Orkhon Province.
At ProX Metal, our production ecosystem spans the entire vertical titanium manufacturing cycle. Starting with high-grade titanium sponge subjected to multi-pass Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) to prevent interstitial impurities, ingots are forged using 2,000-ton hydraulic presses and hot/cold rolled into heavy plate and light sheet configurations.
Double or triple VAR melting guarantees elemental homogeneity, minimizing gas inclusions (O, N, H) to achieve ultra-pure metallurgical composition compliant with AMS & ASTM specs.
Computer-controlled hot strip mills and cold reversing rolling mills ensure tight thickness tolerance (±0.05 mm), followed by Bright Annealing (BA) or acid Pickling surface finishing.
Every titanium sheet undergoes Ultrasonic Testing (UT per ASTM A388/AMS 2631), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), and full Mill Test Certificates according to EN 10204 3.1.
Transporting heavy metallurgical materials into northern Mongolia requires robust logistic planning and weatherproof protective packaging. ProX Metal provides tailored supply chain support designed specifically for freight deliveries into Orkhon Province and Erdenet industrial zones.
Founded in 2001, ProX Metal is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development, production, and servicing of pure and alloy titanium materials.
ProX Metal possesses a complete titanium metal production chain, equipped with over 100 advanced machines, achieving an annual output of 8,000 tons of pure titanium and alloy materials. We offer comprehensive solutions spanning from standard products to customized offerings, committed to delivering the highest quality service to our customers.
ProX Metal is certified to ISO 9001:2015, with its quality system and product lines undergoing regular certification audits. In addition, we have implemented a rigorous quality management system that meets the stringent excellence standards for titanium raw material production. This ensures that our products meet the highest safety and quality standards.
Engineered products tailored for heavy industrial duty, extreme chemistry, and maritime ecosystems.
Widely used against highly corrosive media such as chlor-alkali and sulfuric acid. Ensures efficient and safe chemical production, preventing leakages and extending plant life.
Supplies high-strength, seawater corrosion-resistant titanium alloys for deep sea exploration, downhole tubulars, and refining units.
Immunity to bio-fouling and marine corrosion makes titanium the material of choice for ship hulls, propellers, and ballast systems.
Titanium tubing and plates maximize thermal conductivity and extend equipment life in multi-stage flash (MSF) seawater plants.
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Heavy structural plates up to 100mm thickness for high-pressure autoclaves & Erdenet ore chutes.
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High-purity raw forging billets ready for heavy machinery manufacturing and structural forging.
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CNC precision-machined titanium components engineered according to custom Erdenet CAD drawings.
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Comprehensive grade matching tailored for chemical reaction vessels, flanges, and customized fittings.
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Structural channels and U-profiles designed for lightweight, ultra-corrosion-resistant frames.
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Precision cold-rolled titanium strip coils for heat exchangers, gaskets, and expansion joints.
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Hollow round titanium bars precision bored for hydraulic shafts and specialized fluid conduits.
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High-strength structural tubing engineered for structural frameworks in harsh chemical zones.
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