Titanium
Transition metal · atomic number 22
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TiTitanium
Titanium is a chemical element with symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density and high strength. It is highly resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia and chlorine.
Properties of Titanium
| Element category | Transition metal |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 22 |
| Atomic mass | 47.8671 u |
| Phase at STP | Solid |
| Group | 4 |
| Period | 4 |
| Block | d |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 3d2 4s2 |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 10, 2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.54 |
| Melting point | 1941 K (1668 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3560 K (3287 °C) |
| Density | 4.506 g/cm3 |
| Discovered by | William Gregor |
| Named by | Martin Heinrich Klaproth |
← Scandium · Periodic table · Vanadium → V
About the transition metal group
The dense, strong, catalytic heart of the table — iron, copper, gold, titanium — responsible for most of metallurgy, jewellery and industry.
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