Tuesday 19 February 2013

Discovery Of Titanium

Who discovered Titanium?

-Titanium was discovered by William Gregor, in Cornwall, Great Britain. The element was then named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth for the Titans of Greek mythology.

William Gregor

Martin Heinrich Klaproth


Date of discovery?

-Titanium was discovered in 1791. It wasn't till 1825, titanium metal was produced.


How have titanium's uses changed over time as technology has advanced?

-Titanium has helped bike frames become stronger and easier to hold a persons weight and lasts the duration of many bike rides. Titanium doesn't rust, doesn't need to be painted and lasts long.


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