Symbol

Ti

Atomic Number

22

Atomic Mass

47.88

Family

Group 4 (Ivb) Transition Metal Pronunciation

ty-TAY-nee-um

Titanium

Titanium is found in the middle of the periodic table. The periodic table is a chart that shows how chemical elements are related to one another. Titanium is a transition metal and is part of Group 4 (IVB).

Titanium was one of the first elements to be discovered by modern chemists. The "modern" chemistry period begins after the middle of the eighteenth century. That period is chosen because it is the first time that the basic concepts of modern chemistry were developed.

Titanium was discovered by English clergyman William Gregor (1761-1817). Gregor studied minerals as a hobby. He did not think of himself as a chemist, and yet his research led to the discovery of titanium.

Titanium and its compounds have become very important in modern society. The metal is widely used in a variety...