Titanium
By: Kristen Hughes
What you should know about Titanium
Element Name: Titanium
Element Symbol: Ti
Atomic #22
Aomic Mass: 47.867
Melting Point in degree Celcius: 1,668
Boiling Point in degree Celcius: 3,287
# of Protons: 22
# of Neutrons: 26
# of Electrons:22
Classification: Transition Metal
Cost: $661 for 100g
The element belongs to the Transition Metal Family
Origin Name: Greek word titanos (titans)
Year of discovery: 1791
Discovered by: William Gregor
Electron Configuration: 3d2 4s2
Important uses & / interesting facts: Titanium is strong yet is 45% lighter. Metal is 60% denser than aluminum and over two times strong. Titanium present in meterorites, the sun, and stars. It is also a non-magnetic good at conducting heat or electricity.