Titanium (Ti)
"Meet 'The Unyielding Titan'! This hero is incredibly strong yet impossibly light, shrugging off corrosion and extreme conditions like they're nothing, making him virtually indestructible and eternally vigilant."
A memorable persona to anchor Ti in your mind.
4.506
Grams per cm³
1670
Celsius (°C)
187
Radius (pm)
Daily Life Link
Ever seen a super-light racing bike, surgical tools, or a dazzling white paint job? That's Titanium flexing its awesome powers!
Discovery & History
Year Discovered
1791
Discovered By
William Gregor
Origin of Name
"The name is derived from the Titans, the sons of the Earth goddess of Greek mythology."
Technical Properties
Atomic Mass
47.867 u
Standard State
solid
Boiling Point
3287°C
Electron Configuration
[Ar] 3d24s2
1st Ionization Energy
6.828 eV
Electron Affinity
N/A
Oxidation States
"Gleaming silver-gray, smooth, and cool to the touch, like a futuristic metal forged for ultimate strength."
Did You Know?
Titanium got its name from the powerful 'Titans' of Greek mythology, a nod to its incredible strength and fortitude!
It holds the crown for the highest strength-to-density ratio of ANY metallic element, meaning it's super strong for how unbelievably light it is.
Titanium is a master of disguise! Its special oxide layer makes it incredibly resistant to rust, corrosion from saltwater, and even strong acids.
Forget rejection! Your body LOVES titanium. It's 'biocompatible,' meaning it doesn't react negatively with human tissue, making it perfect for bone implants, pacemakers, and dental work.