A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table

55

Transition Metals

Named after the Titans, a race of mythic

Greek gods, titanium is a silvery metal. It is

as strong as steel but much lighter, and it is not

corroded by water or chemicals. This strong

metal also makes excellent protective shields

in body armour. Titanium is commonly used

to prepare titanium dioxide, a compound

of titanium and oxygen that is used in paints

and sunscreen. Titanium is not toxic so it can

be used to make medical implants, such as

artificial hip joints. Wristwatches made

with titanium alloys are light and strong.

This large, deep red

cr ystal of brookite

contains titanium dioxide.

This

titanium

frame is

lightweight

but strong.

The titanium plate placed

inside acts as as shield.

The titanium

dioxide in this

sunscreen blocks

damaging ultraviolet

(UV) radiation

in sunlight.

This metal’s shine fades to

grey when exposed to air.

This titanium joint

can replace damaged

bone in body.

This watch

casing is made of

a titanium alloy.

This drill bit is

hardened with a coating

of titanium nitride.

Titanium

Drill bit

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Roller blades

Body armour

Forms

This grey, cubic

cr ystal is made of the

compound calcium

titanium oxide.

Uses

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State: Solid

Discovery: 1791

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These are cr ystals

of the mineral albite.

Laboratory sample of pure titanium

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