Describe the properties and the atomic structure of titanium and titanium alloy and compare and contrast it with other engineering materials

Properties and the atomic structure of titanium and titanium alloys The atomic symbol and number of Titanium are Ti and 22, respectively. With a density of 4. 51g/cm3, the metal is one of the heaviest light metal. Being twice as heavy as Aluminum one of the competitor metals in applications, Titanium has an estimated weight that is half the specific weight of Nickel or Iron (Leyens et al. The metal has high melting and boiling points of 3034˚F (1668˚C) and 5949˚ (3287˚F). Metals and their alloys having high strength in low temperatures are used in jet sections that produce low heat. Titanium alloys are the best applied into such areas as in the manufacture of low pressure compressor, fans, Intermediate pressure compressor while Nickel alloys can be used in hot sections of a jet engine to make high pressure compressor, HP and LP turbines and exhausts section.

The various metal’s strength response compared to Titanium in relation to different temperatures is as shown below. (Kämpf) https://aviation. stackexchange. Its combination with aluminum and steel has created lightweight yet strong alloys that are used in making jewelry and jet engines. Important to note too, Titanium is as strong as steel but 40 times lighter than steel. Comparing it to tungsten carbide, Titanium is preferred in making jewelry for men since they are resistant to breaking. As such, it can be used a perfect alternative to gold or platinum and other metals used in making jewels (Leyens et al. Further, the metal is also resistant to corrosion as opposed to aluminum and other metals. Nisarg International. "Titanium & Titanium Alloys, Titanium Alloy Ti 6Al-4V Manufacturers, CP Titanium Alloys Exporters.