ScottHodgson
Release Time:
3月 15, 2024, 6:31 下午
As an industry insider, I provide deep insights into AI, robotics, and automation with a focus on the implications for manufacturing and industrial operation.
1. Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22.
2. It is a transition metal with a silver color, low density, and high strength.
3. Its properties are most similar to those of silicon (Si) and zirconium (Zr), which makes it part of the chemical element group 4 and the fifth block of the periodic table.
4. It was discovered in 1791 by Reverend William Gregor, an English pastor.
5. The element is named after the Titans, the sons of the Earth goddess of Greek mythology.
6. Titanium is resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia, and chlorine.
7. It is one of the most common elements on earth, ranking ninth in abundance but it is never found as a pure metal, rather it's found in ores like rutile and ilmenite.
8. Titanium is widely used due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. It is used in aircraft, pipes for power plants, armor plating, naval ships, spacecraft, and missiles.
9. Titanium dioxide (TiO2), a compound of this element, is a bright white pigment used in paints, paper, toothpaste, and plastics.
10. Titanium also has important biomedical applications as it is non-toxic and is not rejected by the body. It’s often used in medical procedures and is found in surgical implements and implants, like hip balls and sockets.
11. Titanium can catch fire when a fresh, non-oxidized surface comes in contact with liquid oxygen.
12. Despite being a poor conductor of heat and electricity, titanium metal has the property of being very ductile when it's heated.
13. Although titanium is considered to be environmentally safe, the production of titanium dioxide has been identified as causing potential risks, due to the use of harmful acids in the production process.
14. Titanium is a very reactive element, especially at higher temperatures.
15. Being over 60% denser than aluminium, but less than half as heavy as iron, makes Titanium useful in the balancing and counterweighting of aircraft, as well as in golf clubs, helmets and glasses.