Density
4.506 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by William Gregor in 1791.
Common Uses
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Used in aerospace and aircraft manufacturing
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Essential in medical implants and prosthetics
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Applied in the production of strong, lightweight alloys
Interesting Facts
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Titanium has a high strength-to-weight ratio.
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It is highly resistant to corrosion, even in seawater.
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Titanium dioxide is widely used as a white pigment.
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