TITANIUM

Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. Found in nature only as

an oxide, it can be reduced to produce a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density, and
high strength, resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia, and chlorine.

As a metal, titanium is recognized for its high strength-to-weight ratio. It is a strong metal with low
density that is quite ductile (especially in an oxygen-free environment), lustrous, and metallic-white in
color. The relatively high melting point (1,668 °C or 3,034 °F) makes it useful as a refractory metal. It is
paramagnetic and has fairly low electrical and thermal conductivity compared to other metals. Titanium
is superconducting when cooled below its critical temperature of 0.49 K.

Sources

Titanium is mined in Australia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Russia and Japan. Ilmenite is a common
mineral on the Moon.

Biological Benefits

Titanium has no known biological use in humans, although it is known to act as a stimulant. In some
plants, titanium is used in chemical energy production.

Advantages

One of the most notable advantages of titanium is its strength. It’s among the strongest and most
durable metals on the planet, which is why it’s used in so many industrial applications. In fact, titanium
has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element on the periodic table, attesting to its
benefits.

Disadvantages

Of course, there are also some potential disadvantages to titanium, one of which is the difficulty of
casting. Unlike iron and aluminum, titanium can not be easily cast. If you are looking for cast metals, it’s
best to choose a different metal instead of titanium.