We have collected and systematized data on patterns and features of ignition and combustion of the titanium in the form of centimeter-size samples and microparticles with dimensions ranging from several units to several hundred micrometers in the form of individual particles, air suspensions, poured and pressed samples. The factors have been identified that affect the temperature and time characteristics of ignition and burning; the structure and dispersion of the formed condensed products, including those in the nanometer size range. We also present a modern paradigm of the mechanism of burning and formulate the issues to be resolved to gain a better understanding of how the metal transforms into oxide.

Keywords: titanium, particle, ignition, combustion, burning time, fragmentation, dispersion of fragments, phase content, condensed combustion products, morphology, particle size distribution, nanoparticles, spherules, photo catalytic properties, dopants PACS: 47.70.Fw, 61.82.Bg, 66.30.Ny, 81.20.Ka, 81.20.Rg, 82.20.−w (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.2018.04.038349 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2019/2/b/ 000466030200002 2-s2.0-85067580814 2019PhyU...62..131G Citation: Glotov O G "Ignition and combustion of titanium particles. Experimental methods and results" Phys. Usp. 62 131–165 (2019) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 9th, January 2018, revised: 23rd, March 2018, accepted: 23rd, April 2018 Оригинал: Глотов О Г «Воспламенение и горение частиц титана. Экспериментальные методы исследования и результаты» УФН 189 135–171 (2019); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.2018.04.038349