Titanium combines low density, high strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility in demanding structures and implants.
Atomic number
22
Category
Transition metal
Period
4
Group
4
State
Solid
Fun facts about Titanium
A tenacious oxide film protects titanium from corrosion.
Titanium dioxide is a bright, opaque white pigment.
Titanium integrates well with bone in many implants.
Common uses of Titanium
Aircraft components
Medical implants
Titanium dioxide pigments
Where Titanium sits in the periodic table
Titanium is classified as a transition metal in period 4 and group 4 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Ti with atomic number 22 and the listed atomic mass 47.867. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.