2007-01-27 08:58:10 · 6 answers · asked by larry.benoit 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A metal, as strong as steel but 45% lighter.
2007-01-27 09:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an element (not an alloy - trust me ... I have a PhD in Chemistry)
The essentials
Name: titanium
Symbol: Ti
Atomic number: 22
Atomic weight: 47.867 (1)
CAS Registry ID: 7440-32-6
Group number: 4
Group name: (none)
Period number: 4
Block: d-block
Standard state: solid at 298 K
Colour: silvery metallic
Classification: Metallic
Availability: titanium is available in many forms including foil, sheet, wire, granules, sponge, nanosized activated powder, powder, mesh and rod.
Titanium, when pure, is a lustrous, white metal.
Titanium minerals are quite common. The metal has a low density, good strength, is easily fabricated, and has excellent corrosion resistance. The metal burns in air and is the only element that burns in nitrogen. It is marvellous in fireworks
All of the preceding information and much more about titanium and all the other elements is available at one of my favourite websites - www.webelements.com (see below).
Wikipedia, of course, gives an excellent description as well.
2007-01-27 17:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Bob UK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the commonest metals in the Earth's crust, but it's quite expensive because it requires a large amount of energy to smelt, and because it is so hard, it's difficult to work. It retains its strength at higher temperatures than aluminium. When Concorde was on the drawing boards the Americans had plans to build a faster supersonic transport built of titanium alloy, but gave up because of the expense. Tools made of titanium alloy are almost indestructible. Other uses; titanium dioxide is a paint pigment because it is so opaque, and TiO2 may also be used in concrete for building construction because when exposed to sunlight it catalyses the oxidation of some industrial pollutants.
2007-01-27 17:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Titanium is an alloy used to strengthen steel
2007-01-27 17:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not an alloy. It's an element. It's used pure and is light as aluminium but stronger than iron. Good, good stuff.
2007-01-27 17:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is an element, a pure metal such iron, nickel, gold, silver
It has great properties, primarily being lighter and stronger than iron forms (like steel)
2007-01-27 17:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by lostlatinlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋