GENERAL PROPERTIES
SYMBOL: Ti
NUMBER: 22
ELEMENT CATEGORY: Transition Metals
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PHASE: Solid
STD ATOMIC WEIGHT: 47.867(1) g·mol−1
MELTING TEMPERATURE: 1941 K, 1668 °C, 3034 °F
BOILING POINT: 3560 K, 3287 °C, 5949 °F
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE: Hexagonal
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY: (20 °C) 0.420 µΩ·m
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: (300 K) 21.9 W·m−1·K−1
THERMAL EXPANSION: (25 °C) 8.6 µm·m−1·K−1
KEY FACTS
Discovered in 1791 by amateur geologist, Pastor William Gregor
Named after the Titans in Greek mythology.
Known for its low density and high strength.
Commonly alloyed with iron, vanadium, molybdenum, and aluminum.
Titanium is often used in medical devices because of it high strength and inertness to the human body.
MAJOR APPLICATIONS
Aerospace
Military
Chemical processing
Desalination plants
Pulp and paper Manufacturing
Medical devices and implants
Golf clubs and sporting goods
Jewelry
AVAILABLE ALLOYS
Titanium Grades 1&2
Titanium 45% Niobium
Niobium 47% Titanium
