A Brief History Of Titanium
The metal.
Titanium is a transition metal that was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor. The name “titanium” originates from Greek Mythology, named after the sons of the Earth Goddess, known as the ‘Titans’. As an element, titanium has a variety of uses, you’d be surprised just how many products contain the element!
Titanium was, and always will be, known for its low density to high strength ratio, making it a preferable choice for so many industrial applications.
Periodic table.
Although titanium is the 9th most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, it’s the 4th most abundant metal element! On the periodic table, titanium is an element that can be found amongst the transition metals. It has the atomic symbol “Ti” and an atomic number of 22.
“Metal of choice”.
Needless to say, titanium bars have countless uses in society today, but did you know that they’ve been around for centuries? Ever since the metal was first discovered it has been used to suit various applications including aerospace, chemical processing, industrial, marine, medical, military and sport.
Titanium bars have always been renowned for their versatility and reliability, and this remains the same today! You’ll find that here at Ti-Tek, we supply the titanium bars in a choice of grades and weights, so be sure to choose something suitable!
Versatility.
Ti-Tek is proud suppliers of the titanium bars, suiting the requirements of an extensive range of industries. Titanium is a transition metal that has been used by the medical industry from early on; however, nowadays, it’s frequently used in the human body, providing hip and knee replacements as well as pacemakers and dental implants.
The versatility of the titanium bars dates back to the beginning; combining properties of high strength and low density.
What’s more: titanium is a metal that can easily be alloyed with other elements, making the most of the best properties. Titanium can be alloyed with iron, aluminium and molybdenum to name just a few.
Exposure to oxygen.
Ever wondered what happens when titanium bars are exposed to oxygen? Rather than compromising the quality of the metal, the oxygen creates a layer-like oxide that can prevent corrosion and erosion, enabling you to sustain the metal for longer.
The titanium bars that we supply, here at Ti-Tek are ideal if you’re looking to eliminate the unsightly appearance of scratches and wear and tear; our metals are manufactured to last and to provide you with the best value for money.
Why Titanium bars?
The titanium bars are supplied to suit your specific requirements, we manufacture them to satisfy the most stringent needs. As a lightweight metal, titanium can be used to enhance performance, power, strength and flexibility.
Our lustrous titanium is one of the most durable metals on the market and supplied in a choice of lengths, you needn’t worry about finding a suitable titanium bar.
For more information about the titanium bars, call us on 0121 382 4121 today!
A brief history of titanium – FAQs
Titanium is used to create many everyday items, like glasses, cutlery and cookware. However, its uses don’t stop there. Titanium is the metal of choice in many industries including:
• The aerospace industry
With a melting point of 1,668 °C, titanium is commonly used to manufacture airplane wings, blades and other parts that are often exposed to extreme temperatures. This same property mean it’s also a great material for space travel.
• The medical sector
Titanium’s density is comparable to the human bone. This, combined with it’s strength and the fact it’s a biocompatible metal – it’s not toxic to humans - means it’s a great material for use in joint replacements and dental implants.
• Sports equipment
Titanium won’t rust or corrode and is highly resistant to scratching, meaning sports equipment made from it will last much longer than equipment made from other materials. Plus, because it’s difficult to damage, your sporting equipment will retain its desired look for a long time.
There are plenty of advantages to using titanium to manufacture products, including:
Corrosion resistance
A thin oxide layer forms when titanium is exposed to air. This makes it difficult for materials to penetrate, meaning titanium items will last for years, indoors and outdoors.
Lightweight
Titanium is 60% lighter than iron, another common material in manufacturing. This makes titanium the preferred material in many industries where reducing weight is crucial – like aerospace products.
High strength to density ratio
Titanium has the highest strength to density ratio of all the metallic elements in the periodic table, making it an extremely strong material without adding excessive weight.
Extremely high melting point
At 1668°C, titanium’s high melting point makes it the metal of choice in many environments where it will be exposed to high temperatures – space travel, for example.
To find out more about how titanium could be the best choice for your product manufacturing, get in touch with us by filling in our online enquiry form.
Customers have relied on us to provide high quality titanium products for more than a quarter of a century.
From aerospace, power generation, medical and sport (plus many more industries) you can rely on our expertise to provide you with the perfect titanium product.
We supply titanium in its four purest forms – grade 1 to grade 4 – as well as a range of titanium alloys, each with different properties and advantages.
If you’re not exactly sure what you need, our specialists can advise you which grade titanium is best suited to your project, as well as your budget.
If you’re ready to order your titanium product from us or would like to speak to a member of our team, get in touch today. Simply call us on 0121 382 4121 or email us at info@titek.co.uk.
Choosing the right titanium product for your project can make all the difference.
Here at TiTek, we supply titanium in a range of forms, each suited to different requirements.
Manufacturing electrical devices?
Titanium coils are a great product to consider when manufacturing components for electrical devices – within electronic circuits for example.
A part of the automotive industry?
Replace your stainless steel exhaust for a much lighter titanium exhaust without sacrificing the strength.
Need a biocompatible product?
Titanium plates are often the material of choice when it comes to uses within the medical industry – holding bone in place whilst it’s healing for example.
Working in the aerospace industry?
The aerospace industry utilises titanium in a variety of ways, with titanium rods and sheets being favoured when manufacturing wings, blades and engine parts.