Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Titanium is the biggest industrial contributor to global carbon emissions.
2.Titanium is not found in its pure metallic form naturally.
3.China is the largest producer of titanium.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The biggest industrial contributors to global carbon emissions are typically the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation. The steel industry is also a significant contributor, accounting for about 8% of global emissions. Titanium production does not rank as a major contributor in comparison.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Titanium is not found in its pure form in nature. It is typically found in minerals such as ilmenite (FeTiO3) and rutile (TiO2). These minerals must be processed to extract titanium metal. China is the largest producer of titanium, particularly in the form of titanium sponge, which is a primary form of titanium produced industrially. China leads in the production and supplies a significant portion of the global demand for titanium products.
Source: The Hindu
