TITANIUM

By: Albert Clemen S.Class: 7.4Class no: 1

Info of Titanium

Atomic Number: 22

Symbol: Ti

Atomic Weight: 47.88

Electron Configuration: 4s23d2

Melting Point: 1660 +/- 10°C

Boiling Point: 3287°C

Discovery

Titanium was being discovered in 1791 at

England by William Gregor

Named by Klaproth in 1795

Prepared by Nilson and

Petterson in 1887

Brief Description

Titanium was being classified as a transition metal. It have a colour of silver and dark gray. It appears to be shiny. Titanium burns in air and it’s the only element that burns in nitrogen. There are 13 known isotopes in titanium. Titanium that is natural includes 5 stable isotopes with a 46-50 atomic masses, also it is highly radio active upon bombardment with deuterons. Titanium is present most in igneous rocks and sediments derived from them. It is found in coal ash, plants, human body, sun, and meteorites. It occurs in rutile, ilmenite, sphene, and many iron ores and titanates.

Pictures of Titanium

Hazardous Affects

To Humans: Corrosion at eye or skin contact Breathing problem by titanium dioxide

particles with a small size Lung diseaseTo the environment and animals: May affect risk in water which is toxic in

water but only in a small organism and are harmful.

Bad air to animals and it may cause also breathing problem.

Uses of Titanium

Titanium’s corrosion is useful for ships propellers and rigging

Use in desalination plant

Can used in missiles and rockets where a light weight heat resistant is required

Interesting Facts

Titanium is the 9th most abundant element in

the earth’s crust

The only element that burns in nitrogen

It’s as strong as steel, but 45% of it is lighter

and 60% heavier than alumunium, but it’s

twice stronger

The word “Titanium” is from Latin, titans, which

means in mythology, the first son of earth

Bibliagrophy (Work Citation)1. Anonymous. “Titanium and Water.” Lenntech. 26

April 2010

http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/water/titanium/titanium-and-water.htm

2. Bowler, Alison. “Titanium.” Helium. 25 April 2010

http://www.helium.com/items/1501306-an-overview-about-the-chemical-element-titanium

3. Helmenstine, Anne Marie. “Titanium Facts.” About.com 25 April 2010

http://www.chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/a/ titanium.htm

Bibliagrophy (Images)

1. “Titanium Design.” Photo. 25 April 2010

http://www.titaniumtools.com/images/titanium_design.jpg

2. “William Gregor.” Photo. 25 April 2010

http://gensonscience.wikispaces.com/file/view/William_Gregor.jpg/103307899/William_Gregor.jpg

3. “Titanium Metal.” Photo. 25 April 2010http://www.tirings.com/images/Titanium%20Metal_jpg.jpg

4. “Titanium.” Photo. 25 April 2010http://www.galleries.com/minerals/elements/titanium/titanium.jpg

5. “Titanium Mens Ring.” Photo. 25 April 2010http://matanews.com/wp-content/uploads/titanium_mens_ring.jpg

6. “Cruzer Titanium 4GB Angled Hires.” Photo. 25 April 2010

http://sandisk.fi/Assets/Image/CruzerTitanium/CruzerTitanium4GBAngledHiRes.jpg