Name: Titanium
Latin Name: Ti
Atomic Number: 22
Atomic Weight: 47.87
The element of titanium was discovered in 1791 in Cornwall by William Gregor (1761-1817) and named after Titans of Greek mythology (Titan meaning first-sons of Earth). It is naturally found in mineral deposites found occasionally in the Earth's crust. It has a high melting temperature of 1660-1670 degrees Celsius and boiling temperature of ~3287 degrees Celsius. It is also as strong (if not stronger) than steel and less than half its weight. It has a low density and high corrosion resistance so it will never rust no matter how long its under water/saltwater. It has the highest strength to weight ratio of any metal in the periodic table.
The shape of titanium's crystalline structure is similar to diamond (hexagonal) and is usually alloyed with other metals to improve an aspect(s) of it (e.g: Titanium-Aluminium alloy = lighter). When combined with trace amounts of Ruthenium, Titanium's strength increases by a hundredfold.
Titanium's uses vary but usually appear in things needing a light, strong material. Titanium is used in diving watches, regulators, normal watches, robotics, electronics, bikes, wires, camera cases, jewellery, building materials, springs, cups, pens, pans, glasses, screw drivers, telescopes, handcuffs, oddly shaped computer mouses, engines, shavers, knifes, welding masks, "money clips", cutlery, nuts, bolts, wrenches, and A LOT more. Titanium alloy is commonly used in aerospace facilities and on satellites.
The reason Titanium is my favorite element is because of it's strength and durability which makes it applicable to any situation while looking a bit like an Apple product. I also like how even though its quite expensive (40$ per pound), it's worth how long it will last and how any Titanium product you use can just be cleaned every once and then its ready to use again. I have a diving regulator which my dad gave to me and he's used it for 10 years and it still works fine. The Iron Man suit from Iron Man is made of Titanium alloy and the American Army developed the safest bullet proof vest made of - you guessed it - Titanium!
