Proven, versatile titanium aluminium grain refiners Reliable grain refining is essential to the world's aluminium industry. Metallurg Aluminium leads the way in grain refining technology, and TiAl is a vital component of our grain refining product line. In casthouse applications, the control of grain size is absolutely essential in maintaining product consistency and quality, in reducing costs, and maintaining high levels of productivity. The controlled addition of Metallurg Aluminium’s titanium aluminium TiAl grain refiners to molten aluminium releases particles that promote equiaxed, fine grain structures throughout the cast alloy, thus avoiding formation of columnar crystals. Casting speed can be increased, and improved feeding characteristics achieved. The addition of a TiAl grain refiner improves homogeneity and allows for a uniform distribution of alloying elements, reduces porosity and eliminates hot tearing in cast structures, improves responsiveness to subsequent heat treatment, and enhances mechanical properties and machinability in the fabrication process. Continuous injection of TiAl rod is a highly effective treatment for all aluminium alloys. TiAl's quality, consistency, exceptional metal cleanliness and proven efficiency have made it a sought-after product in casthouses around the globe. Our world-wide technical services team can help you reduce grain refiner costs and achieve desired cast and product properties with TiAl grain refiners. Their versatility and cost-effectiveness, combined with our experience in casting processes, can enhance your production and improve your bottom line.   Alloy AA* / CEN** Designation Availalble Product Forms Color Code 10% TiAl H2210 / 92204, 92205 Waffle, Castcut™ Red Black 6% TiAl H2206 / 92202 Rod, Waffle, Castcut™ Red *AA - The Aluminum Association / **CEN - Comité Européen de Normalisation Product Quality Metallurg Aluminium’s pursuit of the highest level of quality is reflected in the rigorous ongoing assessment of all our grain refining agents. TiAl grain refiners are examined for consistency and metal cleanliness, and tested using various methods to assure process control and product performance. Metallurg Aluminium’s world-wide production facilities at London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited (LSM) in England, Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation (SMC) in the United States and Companhia Industrial Fluminense (CIF) in Brazil are each registered to one or more of the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard. Our Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy and commitment to quality assure our customers that all of our products meet exacting standards.  Product Forms and Packaging   Product Specifications Packaging TiAl rod coils nominally 9.5mm (3/8¨) diameter rod in standard 180k (400 lb) coils. Other sized coils also available. 3 coils per pallet, strapped and protected from moisture TiAl cut rod nominally 0.33m (12 in) – 67g (0.15 lbs);   0.5m (18 in) – 100g (0.22 lbs); 1.0m (36 in) – 200g (0.44 lbs) in nominal 1 t pallet boxes (2,205 lbs) or drums TiAl Castcut™/ Quick-Sol™ nominally 200-3,000g (0.44 lbs - 6.6 lbs) typically 1kg (2.2 lbs) in nominal 1t (2,205 lbs) pallet boxes or drums TiAl waffle plate nominally 7.5kg (16.5 lbs) in 1 - 1.5 t lots on pallets (2,205 - 3,307 lbs), strapped and shrink-wrapped for full protection This table shows standard product specifications and packaging. Please enquire about other options. NOTE: Never add wet product to molten metal. Ensure all materials are dry prior to addition. For continuous injection into the metal stream, TiAl grain refiners are available as coiled rod. For ease of handling and accurate, continuous addition, de-coilers and reliable automatic single-rod or single/dual-rod rod feeders are also available from Metallurg Aluminium. For furnace additions, TiAl as Castcut™, Quick-Sol™ bar, cut rod or waffle plate form is added as the melt treatment is completed, usually within 20 minutes prior to casting. For launder additions, ensuring reliable grain refinement of ingots at the earliest stages of casting, Castcut™, Quick-Sol™ bars or cut rods are set in the launder prior to casting. Our TiBAl™ and TiCAl 315™ grain refiners are also available in these product forms. Ask your Metallurg Aluminium sales representative for complete details. Metallurg Aluminium’s global logistics and production ensure reliable delivery of our grain refiners and all of our alloying products. Responsive technical support and process expertise mean our products will meet the demands of your specific application with high performance and economy.