Monday, 25 July 2011

Titanium (Ti)

Atomic Number: 22

Relative Atomic Mass: 47.8671

Electronegativity: 1.54


Atomic Radius (Picometers): 140


Appearance: Silvery Grey-White


Occurrence: Natural

Melting Point (Kelvin): 1941

Boiling Point (Kelvin): 3560


Stable Isotopes: 46, 47, 48, 49, 50

Discoverer: William Gregor in 1791

Properties: Low Density, Ductile, High Strength-Weight Ratio

First Use: Military (1950's)

Modern Uses: Toothpaste, Paper, Cement

File:Titan-crystal bar.JPG

Picture Courtesy of Alchemist-hp


©2011 Grant Dwyer

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