Titanium

Titanium By Tabitha Buckner and Austin Copps Important Facts: Symbol: Ti It was discovered by: William Gregor When Was it Discovered: 1791 Atomic Number: 22 Atomic Mass: 47.867 Number of Protons: 22 Number of Neutrons: 26 Specific Gravity: 4.5 Number of Electrons: 22 Melting Point: 1660.0 degrees Celsius Boiling Point: 3287.0 degrees Celsius Normal Phase: Solid Origin of Name: Greek word titanos meaning titans Color: Silverfish Crystal Structure: Hexagonal Some Uses: Rubber, paint and paper Density: 4.5 grams per cubic centimeter On the Periodic Table It Is: Above zirconium and between scandium and Vanadium



 Random Facts: - It is found in meteorites. - It is as strong as steel but 45% lighter. - It makes up about 0.57% of Earth’s crust. - It is 60% heavier than aluminum. - It was discovered in England. - It does not become magnetized.

What is titanium? Titanium is a light, strong metal. It was named titanium after the Greek titans. These mythological giants were noted for their strength, and that certainly suits titanium. Metallic titanium is usually used to make structural parts for air planes and their engines. Titanium and its compounds also make warmer wetsuits, whiter paints and lighter eyeglass frames.

Where is it found? If you look closely at sand you will see tiny black specs. Those black specs contain titanium. It is also found in soil and rocks. It is the fourth most common metal on Earth.

History Titanium was first discovered in an impure form by Rev. William Gregor in England during 1791. Later it was named titanium (after the Titans, in Greek mythology, the sons of the sky and Earth gods) by Martin Kloproth, a German chemist. In 1910, pure titanium was manufactured by American chemist M.A. Hunter. In 1946 Dr. Wilhelm Kroll developed the process currently used for producing titanium commercially.

What is titanium dioxide? · A white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability. · A brilliant white powder, TiO2, used as a pigment, and in sun block, toothpaste and cosmetics. · Chemical compound used as loading or coating material to increase the whiteness and brightness of a paper sheet and enhance its opacity.



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