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• 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

  1. Atomic number: 22
  2. Atomic symbol: Ti
  3. Pure titanium is a silvery-white color
  4. Metal is resistant to corrosion and is extremely durable
  5. Strength is comparable to Steel, but is 45% lighter
  6. Melting point: 3034 degrees Fahrenheit (1668 degrees Celsius)
  7. Discovered in 1791 by William GregorMineral Information Institute: TITANIUM
  8. Rarely occurs naturally in its pure form
  9. 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.U.S. Geological Survey: USGS Minerals Information - Titanium

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

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