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III Rutile
- The natural form
of the mineral titanium dioxide (TiO2).
Titania - The
synthetic form of titanium dioxide (TiO2).
In this text the terms rutile and titania
have the same significance. Root
Pass - The
initial weld bead deposited in a multi-pass weld requiring high weld
integrity. Root
Opening - The intentional gap between members
to be joined to assure 100% penetra- tion
in groove type welds.
