The Main Uses of Titanium
Titanium is a common use for alloying with other metals such as Aluminum, Molybdenum, Iron, and Manganese. It is important to alloy Titanium because Titanium alloys are used when lightweight strength and ability to withstand extreme temperatures is needed. This element is also frequently used to alloy with any elements that would be exposed to sea water. Titanium alloys are used in aircraft, armor plating, naval ships, spacecraft and missiles. Titanium alloys do not break down easily and are resistant to corrosion so they are perfect for use in those items.
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One of the largest uses of this element is paint. Oxygen and Titanium come together to form Titanium oxide which is used in paint. Titanium oxide is a white pigment. Titanium’s paint provides great coverage and is permanent. It is a really good reflector of infrared radiation. Therefore, this paint is used in space and in solar observatories. This paint can also be used wherever it is needed to stay on for a while, especially in sea water. Some other things that Titanium oxide is used in are toothpaste, sunscreen, paper, some plastics, cement, gemstone, and even fishing rods and golf clubs!
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Some other uses of Titanium:
- Body piercings
- Surgical instruments, wheelchairs, crutches
- Dental implants
- Body of a laptop
- Buildings
- Hip ball and joint replacements
- Football helmet grills, tennis rackets, cricket helmets, bicycle frames
- Guns, missiles
- Heat exchangers in desalination plants (turns sea water into drinking water)
- Diver knives and lamps