titanium [Ti]

Introduction

Named after the Titans of Greek mythology. Discovered in 1791 by the British pastor Rev. William Gregor

Occurrence

• found combined in the minerals ilmenite, rutile & sphene

Characteristics

• silvery gray light metal or dark gray powder
• very strong, light metal extraordinarily resistant to corrosion

Uses

• used in alloys
  • with aluminum, molybdenum, manganese, iron & other elements
  • light-weight, strong, able to withstand high temperatures
  • as steel
  • aircraft & missles
  • refractory materials & in coatings

More general terms

• chemical element
• metal

Additional terms

• periodic table
• titanium dioxide; titanium oxide

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=23963
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=114942