DongA Special Metal Begins Mass Production of High-Purity Ferro-Titanium

DongA Special Metal - Fe-Ti(Ferro-Titanium)

Korean firm pioneers domestic supply of advanced ferroalloy using titanium scrap and sustainable refining technology

Strategic Entry into the Ferroalloy Market

DongA Special Metal, a South Korean metallurgy company, has launched commercial-scale production of high-purity, high-quality ferro-titanium, marking a strategic entry into the global ferroalloy market. Ferro-titanium — an alloy of iron and titanium — is a vital material in steelmaking, where it serves as a powerful deoxidizer and cleanser, especially for high-grade steels, stainless steel, and special alloys. Despite growing demand, Asia has long relied on imports from Japan and China, with no domestic mass-production capacity — until now.

Closed-Loop Scrap Recycling and Custom Alloy Precision

DongA’s breakthrough lies in its ability to produce ferro-titanium using recycled industrial titanium scrap, implementing a proprietary refining process that ensures strict impurity control and customizable titanium content. The firm’s production allows titanium content to be adjusted between 30–75%, with tailored particle sizes and distribution, offering superior quality consistency over traditional suppliers. “The key differentiator is stable quality with adaptable specs. That’s our competitive edge,” said Vice President Jae-Ie Jang in an interview with The Metalnomist.

Powder-Grade Product for Core Wire Export

Beyond ingot forms, DongA also produces ferro-titanium powder for cored wire applications, used to inject precise Ti content into molten steel. Due to stringent quality requirements in powder metallurgy, any inconsistencies would render the material unusable — yet DongA's product has earned international recognition and is now being exported abroad. In applications like aerospace, defense, and high-temperature industrial components, ferro-titanium ensures both performance and durability under extreme conditions.

From Domestic Substitution to Industrial Security

By securing ISO quality and environmental certifications, DongA aims to align its products with global standards, reinforcing Korea’s self-sufficiency in strategic materials. Amid increasing global supply chain risks — including recent tariff tensions led by the Trump administration — the localization of key inputs like ferro-titanium is emerging as a national competitiveness issue. DongA’s model of resource circulation and material independence could soon become a blueprint for Korea’s broader industrial resilience.

The Metalnomist Commentary

DongA Special Metal's entry into the ferro-titanium space is more than market diversification — it's a national-level materials strategy. With advanced purification technology, recycling innovation, and precision metallurgy, the firm not only reduces reliance on imports but also sets the stage for Korean alloys to lead in critical sectors like aerospace, defense, and next-gen steelmaking.