Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel, and Nippon Steel Trading Recycle Chlor-Alkali Electrolysis Cell Production Scrap Back into High-Quality Pure Titanium

Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel, and Nippon Steel Trading Recycle Chlor-Alkali Electrolysis Cell Production Scrap Back into High-Quality Pure Titanium

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2026-

Titanium Recycling in Chlor-Alkali Production

Titanium requirements in electrolysis systems Asahi Kasei has been active in the chlor-alkali electrolysis sector for several decades, supplying electrolyzer cells, ion-exchange membranes and related components. In these systems, pure titanium is used on the anode side due to its resistance to corrosive chlorine. The material must meet strict purity requirements to ensure corrosion resistance and process stability. The reuse of titanium scrap th…