Titanium (Ti)
Titanium (Ti, element 22) is a transition metal in group 4, period 4. Atomic mass 47.867, electron configuration [Ar] 3d² 4s², uses and facts.
About Titanium
Titanium is a transition metal with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a solid at room temperature, and it sits in group 4, period 4 of the periodic table. Titanium was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor.
Titanium key facts
- Atomic number: 22
- Symbol: Ti
- Atomic mass: 47.867 u
- Category: transition metal
- Group: 4
- Period: 4
- State at room temperature: solid
- Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d² 4s²
- Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.54
- Melting point: 1941 K (1667.85 °C)
- Boiling point: 3560 K (3286.85 °C)
- Density: 4.506 g/cm³
- Common oxidation states: −1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4
Electron configuration
The electron configuration of titanium is [Ar] 3d² 4s². The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells.
Uses of titanium
- Aircraft
- Surgical implants
- Pigments
Did you know?
As strong as steel but 45% lighter. Biocompatible, used in surgical implants and prosthetics.
Other elements in group 4 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of titanium?
The atomic number of titanium is 22, which means every titanium atom has 22 protons.
What is the electron configuration of titanium?
The electron configuration of titanium is [Ar] 3d² 4s².
What group and period is titanium in?
Titanium is a transition metal in group 4, period 4.
What state is titanium at room temperature?
Titanium is a solid at room temperature.
What is titanium used for?
Titanium is used for aircraft, surgical implants, pigments.