Titanium

Titanium

Titanium is the 22nd element in the periodic table, and is represente by the symbol Ti. In solid formations, titanium is a reflective, silvery-white metal. It is notable for its light weight and high durability, and is a common component in industrial alloys.

Fast Facts

Atomic number: 22
Atomic symbol: Ti
Pure titanium is a silvery-white color
Metal is resistant to corrosion and is extremely durable
Strength is comparable to Steel, but is 45% lighter
Melting point: 3034 degrees Fahrenheit (1668 degrees Celsius)
Discovered in 1791 by William Gregor¹
Rarely occurs naturally in its pure form
Most often appears with other minerals

Partner Metals

Titanium is naturally found as a component of numerous metal ores. Most commonly, it is found in Ilmenite, Leucoxene, and Rutile. It also appears with the less common minerals, Anatase, Brookite, Perovskite, and Sphene.²

Categories

Science | Chemistry | Elements

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Titanium
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Titanium Information
Titanium Era: Titanium Facts
Mineral Information Institute: Titanium
Titanium Concepts: Titanium Information
Article: The Benefits of Titanium(2mb)
Official Site: International Titanium Association

Titanium News

Google News: Titanium
Metals Place: Titanium News
Steelonthenet.com: Titanium News

Titanium History and Background

WebElements: Titanium
ITP: Titanium History
Advanced Titanium Metals Ltd: About Titanium Facts
Key to Metals: Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Spectrum: Chemical Facts Sheet: Titanium

Titanium Educational Resources

Aritcle: The Puzzles of Titanium (169kb)
National Education Program: Titanium
ProQuest: Discovery Guides: Titanium
MatWeb: Titanium Property Data
Index Mundi: Titanium: World Production Of Mineral Concentrates, By Country (1999-2003)

Titanium Photos and Videos

University of Cambridge: Information, Slide presentations and Movies
Google Image Search: Titanium Photos and Images
AlltheWeb Image Search: Titanium Pictures
Picsearch: Products Made From Titanium

Titanium Blogs and Forums

Wired: DARPA Chief: Titanium is the Next Internet
Evolution Shift: Three Cheers for Titanium Dioxide!
Technology Review: A Cleaner, Cheaper Route to Titanium

Titanium Organizations and Societies

Titanium Fun Stuff

ThinkQuest: Titanium
ThinkGeek: Titanium Spork

Titanium Books and Merchandise

Amazon.com: Merchandise and Books
Barnes & Noble: Books
Zales: Titanium Jewelry

Related Pages on Mahalo

Periodic Table of Elements | Chemistry | Gold | Carbon | Copper | Iron | Helium | Metallurgy | Nitrogen | Oxygen | Uranium | Titanium Metals

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