Titanium is the 9th most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is almost always found in igneous rocks.There are 26 known isotopes of titanium ranging from Ti-38 to Ti-63.The most abundant isotope is Ti-48, accounting for 73.8% of all natural titanium.Titanium metal is considered to be physiologically inert.Natural titanium becomes highly radioactive upon bombardment with deuterons.
Titanium is a strong metal used in human implants, aircraft, and many other products.Titanium also is important for alloying with aluminum, molybdenum, iron, manganese, and other metals.Titanium may be used in desalination plants.Titanium alloys are used in situations where lightweight strength and ability to withstand temperature extremes are required,especially used in aerospace.
