Titanium (Ti)

Transition Metals Block D Group 4 • Period 4

Superhero Identity

A memorable persona to anchor Ti in your mind.

Density

4.506

Grams per cm³

Melting Point

1670

Celsius (°C)

Atomic Radius

187

Radius (pm)

Everyday Connection

High-performance golf clubs or medical implants like hip replacements.

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."

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

[+4 +3 +2]

Appearance

"A strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant, silvery-white metal."

It is named after the Titans of Greek mythology because of its immense strength.

Titanium is as strong as some steels but is 45% lighter, giving it the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element.

It is highly resistant to corrosion from seawater, making it ideal for use in submarines and ships.

Titanium dioxide is a brilliant white pigment used in paints, plastics, paper, and sunscreen.