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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, | + | {{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, aerospace, golf clubs | obtained=Minerals (ilmenite, rutile)}} |
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'''Titanium''' is a [[metal]]lic [[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. | '''Titanium''' is a [[metal]]lic [[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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:46, March 11, 2025
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.
| Titanium | |
|---|---|
| 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, aerospace, golf clubs |
| Obtained from | Minerals (ilmenite, rutile) |