An investigation is described of problems encountered in the conventional powder metallurgy of titanium, with particular reference to the pressing and sintering characteristics of titanium and titanium hydride powders and to sources of contamination. It is concluded that, for success to be achieved in the production of fully dense sintered material by the present method without incurring serious contamination, commercial titanium would have to be available as powder conforming to strict purity requirements.
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