[PSUBS-MAILIST] identify titanium

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Hi All,

I'm far from an expert, however I'd use extreme caution with a grinder.

If it's magnesium it might start a fire you cannot put out!

If memory serves, I think they are similar in color in their natural state.

My two cents,

Jim K


On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:06 AM, Jim Todd <jimtoddpsub at aol.com> wrote:

> Hank,
> First, if a magnet sticks it's not titanium. Touching titanium with a
> grinder should produce white sparks.  It has low thermal conductivity so it
> won't feel as cold as touching iron or steel.  That test only works if the
> piece is relatively cool. Not inside your house at room temp.  Hopefully
> someone can offer something more definitive.  What type of object?
> Jim
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 21, 2014, at 7:38 AM, hank pronk <hanker_20032000 at yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me how to identify titanium without removing material.
> Hank
>
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