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metal of the century
TITANIUM (Ti, atomic number 22) belongs to
an elite category of elements. The name titanium
was derived from the Titans of Greek mythology,
known for their extreme and superior strength. It
is a silvery white, lustrous, non-ferrous metal
(pure titanium is naturally platinum grey). It has
the strength of steel and yet a weight comparable
to aluminum and is used principally to make
lightweight, strong alloys.
Titanium is
associated with the aerospace industry, up to 85%
of the structural components in the Space Shuttle
and aircrafts are made of titanium. But now it's
finding increasingly widespread uses due to its
many desirable properties.
Titanium’s
outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and its
incredible resistance to most forms of corrosion
have been the primary historical incentives for
utilizing titanium in industry, replacing
stainless steels, copper alloys and other metals.
In its purest form, titanium is about twice as
strong as steel and nearly 50%
lighter. Alloyed
with various metals , titanium's
hardness, toughness and tensile strength increase
dramatically. Titanium is also non-corrosive , can
withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.
It's an ideal material for high performance
racing car engines parts such as valves, spring
retainers and others.
Titanium has been
embraced by the medical world for its superior
biocompatibility (being absolutely
hypoallergenic), and is the preferred material for
surgical instruments and implants. Titanium is
inert and, therefore completely corrosion
resistant. It does not react to salt water,
sunlight, or any body or common chemistry.
Such
unique properties of titanium, its rareness,
silvery-platinum look with outstanding
characteristics of optical refractiveness also
couldn't have been overlooked by jewelers.
