Titanium

Baron Kim Atomic number: 22 Standard atomic mass: 47.9 amu.
 * Profile** Sir Titanium Transition Metal Address: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d2 (Group 4, Period 4, Block D.)


 * Objective** Titanium was discovered over 200 years ago by Reverend William Gregor in Cornwall and its original name was Menachite. Then, Dr. Martin H. Klaproth named it after the Titans in Greek mythology. The first successful isolation took place in 1887 when Lars Nilson and Otto Peterson obtained a 95% titanium product. Then, Matthew Hunter isolated titanium to 99.9%! In 1948, the titanium industry exploded with USA funding manufacturing of the element for use in missiles, aircraft, and spacecraft. The manufacture started at a mere 2 tons in 1947, and skyrocketed to an astounding amount of 1000 tons by just 1953! Now, titanium is manufactured in Russia, the U.S., Japan, England, and China.

Titanium is great in producing strong lightweight alloys for aerospace, military, industry, and petro-chemicals. Titanium is an all-around useful element that can be alloyed with numerous other metals. Titanium is extremely reliable and will always get high quality work done when it comes to building things. Titanium tends to have a common oxidation number of +4. Because of the high oxidation state, many titanium compounds have a high degree of covalent bonds.
 * Possible Job** Engineer, Carpenter, Construction Worker
 * Honors/Awards** Titanium has the strongest strength to weight ratio of all metals. It has a low density, good strength, is easily fabricated, and has excellent corrosion resistance. Titanium can also look beautiful if it is polished and can be used in products such as watches. Titanium’s got the whole package.
 * Experience/Skills** Titanium, which burns in air, is the only element that burns in nitrogen. Titanium is good at being a light, but strong building material that also has good aesthetics. Titanium is friendly with numerous elements like iron or aluminum because it makes alloys with them.

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