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{{Element | name=Titanium | symbol=Ti | anumber=22 | amass=47.9 amu | noe=22 | class=Transition metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Silver | date=1791 | discname=[[William Gregor]] | origname=From the Greek word ''titanos'' (Titans) | uses=Paint, rubber, paper | obtained=Minerals (ilmenite, rutile}} | {{Element | name=Titanium | symbol=Ti | anumber=22 | amass=47.9 amu | noe=22 | class=Transition metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Silver | date=1791 | discname=[[William Gregor]] | origname=From the Greek word ''titanos'' (Titans) | uses=Paint, rubber, paper | obtained=Minerals (ilmenite, rutile}} | ||
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| + | '''Titanium''' is a metallic element which is notable for having the highest strength to weight ratio of any metal and for its incredible resistance to corrosion. These properties have led the metal to become a material of choice for aerospace applications. | ||
Revision as of 02:57, March 12, 2008
| Titanium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ti |
| Atomic number | 22 |
| Classification | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 47.9 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1791 |
| Name of discoverer | William Gregor |
| Name origin | From the Greek word titanos (Titans) |
| Uses | Paint, rubber, paper |
| Obtained from | Minerals (ilmenite, rutile |
Titanium is a metallic element which is notable for having the highest strength to weight ratio of any metal and for its incredible resistance to corrosion. These properties have led the metal to become a material of choice for aerospace applications.