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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Metal Production

CSIRO delivers energy and cost-efficient technologies in support of globally competitive Australian metal production industries.

Titanium powder.

Based on fluidised bed technology, CSIRO’s novel TiRO™ process produces high quality commercially pure titanium powder.

Molten slag pours on to a rotary disc during CSIRO’s dry granulation process.

A novel dry method for slag granulation could help the cement, iron and steel industries develop sustainable practices and derive value from waste

Titanium powder, rods and sheets.

Developing technology to produce titanium sheet from powdered titanium.

A physical air-water model of an aluminium reduction cell showing bubbles releasing into slot.

Helping the aluminium industry conserve energy by improving slotted anode designs, making aluminium reduction cells more efficient.

CSIRO's research is focused on the following:

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Aluminium production

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Aluminium production

- Enhancing the global competitiveness of our light metals industry Learn more>

Magnesium crystals.

Magnesium production

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Magnesium production

- The Minerals Down Under Flagship research is focused on new globally competitive technologies for magnesium production with a view to establishing a large-scale magnesium industry in Australia. Learn more>

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Techno-economics

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Techno-economics

- Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment can be used to identify the total economic and environmental costs of processes used to produce or fabricate metals, providing industry with a scientific base to assist with decision making.  Learn more>

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Titanium production

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Titanium production

- Taking titanium from ore to more via advanced metal production and direct manufacturing technologies. Learn more>

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Metals and ceramics design and processing

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Metals and ceramics design and processing

- CSIRO researchers are developing novel materials and cost-effective production processes to meet the needs of industry. Learn more>

CSIRO is exploring the properties of metals, to find new uses and new ways to produce metal products.

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Contact Information

Mr Bob Chamberlain

Communication Manager

Minerals Down Under Flagship

Phone: 61 7 3327 4469

Alt Phone: 61 7 3327 4444

Email: Bob.Chamberlain@csiro.au

Ms Nola Wilkinson (BSc(Hons) GradDipMkt)

Communications Manager

Phone: 61 3 9545 8744

Email: Nola.Wilkinson@csiro.au

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Community

CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

More contact options

About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.