From Hydrogen to Tellurium - TITANIUM

Titanium


The 22nd element is Titanium. It has 22 electrons and is given the chemical symbol Ti. Titanium is a metal in the transition metal series. Like many other elements we have discussed it is not found as an element in nature. It is present in many minerals.

An interesting metal, it is light, strong and very unreactive. This means that it is useful in  a variety of tasks. It is used in the space and aviation industry  - a light strong metal. It is used by doctors to make replacement bones and joints. It is especially useful as a joint replacement as it isn't magnetic and this means that doctors can still use MRIs on the patient to investigate other complaints.


                                     


The most commonly found compound of Titanium is the white powder, Titanium Dioxide TiO2. This is a whiter than white" material which also has many uses.

It is used in paint, sun screen, toothpaste and even to put the white m&m writing onto m&m sweets!