Discovered : by the Rev. William Gregor in 1791and Isolated in Creed, Cornwall, UK.
Origin : The element is named after the Titans, in Greek mythology the sons of Uranus the sky god and Gaia the Earth goddess.
Titanium is an extremely lightweight elemental metal similar to Niobium. The specific alloy used for body jewelry is 6AL4V (60 parts aluminum, 40 parts vanadium), specifically 136 grade with extra low interstitial elements.
[Titanium's] substantially inert surface oxide has high integrity and tenacity.
The oxide will, if scratched or damaged, immediately restore itself in the presence of air or water. The film is stable over a wide range of pH, electro-potentials and temperature, particularly in neutral and oxidizing environments.
Titanium is the most bio-compatible of all metals due to its total resistance to attack by body fluids.
Titanium is often used in permanent surgical implants where the tissue is encouraged to assimilate the implant. The body will readily accept titanium because of its non-reactive quality; in the case of implants, the pores allow for the tissue to attach.
Titanium jewelry is available in a range of colors through anodizing. Unanodized, titanium is medium grey in color and polishes to a smooth finish. Titanium and its oxide are harder than niobium; hence the color of anodized titanium usually lasts longer than that of niobium.
Q: Where does titanium come from?
A: Titanium is an abundant element. It is found in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, China, Australia, Russia, as well as other countries.
Q: What are some examples of applications which use titanium?
A: Titanium is used in the following:
TITANIUM APPLICATIONS
Jet Engines, Bicycles, Piping Systems, Aircraft Frames, Golf Clubs, Lacrosse Sticks, Roller Blades, Valves Marine Equipment, Artificial Hips & Knees, Automotive Components, Watches, Heart Valves, Jewelry, Wheel Chairs, Dental Implants, Eye Glass Frames, Metal Matrix Composites, Pace Makers, Chemical Processing Equipment,
Heat Exchangers, Pulp and Paper Processing Equipment. Pharmaceutical and Food Processing Equipment.
