Titanium


 * Element Name:** Titanium


 * Element Symbol:** Ti


 * Atomic Mass:** 48[[image:Titanium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 22


 * Protons:** 22


 * Electrons:** 22


 * Discovery:** Titanium was discovered by William Gregor in 1791.


 * How it was Named:** It was named by Martin Heirich Klaproth for the Titans of Greek mythology.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1668 °C


 * Boiling Point:** 3287 °C


 * Characteristics:** Titanium is a metal. It has low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition. It has a Silver color.


 * Uses of Element:** Titanium Alloy is found in the landing gear of planes. Titanium is also used in wedding rings.


 * Interesting Facts:** Titanium is sometimes called "Space Age Metal." In it's unalloyed condition, it is as strong as steel, and forty-five percent lighter.

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