The Element Within By: Landon Clark Titanium The Element Within By: Landon Clark
Titanium Atomic Symbol: Ti Atomic number: 22 Atomic Mass: 47. 867 Group Number: 4 Period Number: 4
22 Protons 26 Neutrons
Physical Properties Boiling Point melting Point Liquid Range
Chemical properties They are very reactive metals –they all fizz and dissolve in plain water.
Uses Titanium is used in the aerospace industry to make light weight air frames and engines. The also use them as a component for joint replacement.
History Titanium was discovered by William Gregor in England in 1791. He was interested in minerals and reconized the element now known as titanium.
Compounds Trichloride or ticl3 Titanium tetrachloride
Interesting facts Titanium is 42% lighter than steel. Titanium is the only metal that burns in nitrogen.