Titanium (Ti)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 22
Basic Properties
Ti
22
47.867 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 22 |
| Atomic Weight | 47.867 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed (HCP) |
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Description
Titanium is a lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal used in aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance applications.
| Density | 4.5 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | 240-1400 MPa |
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| Hardness | 6 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 1668°C |
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| Boiling Point | 3287°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 21.9 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 2.38 × 10^6 S/m |
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| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (forms protective oxide layer) |
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Applications
Aerospace, medical implants, chemical processing, marine equipment, sports equipment
Production Methods
Kroll process (reduction of titanium tetrachloride)
History
Discovered in 1791, but not isolated in pure form until 1910