Clergyman William Gregor discovered titanium in 1791. However, Austrian chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth identified it as a new element in 1795. He named it titanium after the Titans, the Greek Gods, and gave it the number 22.
Titanium, a naturally occurring element, is found in the crust of the Earth. Mining separates it from the surrounding elements to leave a sponge-like material that is made into castings or bars before being turned into jewelry and other products. It is extremely reactive and is capable of spontaneously combusting at high altitudes, though only under particular conditions. It possesses a high tensile strength to weight ratio, though if you alloy titanium with metals like aluminum or vanadium, you can get an even higher tensile strength material. This material is Grade 5 or Aircraft Grade, which is used by certain companies to manufacture tension set diamond ring designs and holds the stone securely in place. However, it is tough to resize a ring made from this material, as soldering of titanium is difficult.
Titanium has a high corrosion resistance. It tends to form a protective oxidized surface almost immediately when scratched. Also, it does not tarnish gradually over a time-period, unlike gold or aluminum. Titanium rings even have a high corrosion resistance to salt water.
A charcoal gray-hued metal, titanium is durable and lightweight, but it is also as strong as steel and is the hardest natural element in the world. It is more dent, bend and scratch resistant than gold, silver or platinum.
Apart from rings, titanium is used to make golf clubs, eyeglass frames, paint, surgical implants, aerospace, marine and industry applications, watches, and jewelry. All in all, titanium is a very versatile metal that has applications in a variety of fields.
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