Titanium Metallic element, Ti. Atomic number 22, atomic mass 47.90, density 4.54 g/cm3 and melting point 1,668 °C. Similar colour to steel. Relatively common in the earth's crust. In alloyed form, titanium is being used increasingly in the ceramic, aircraft and aerospace industries. Its biocompatible properties enable it to be used in prostheses inserted during surgery. The ability of titanium to establish direct contact with bone tissue is well-documented. Also the name of the planet Saturn's largest moon. The Titans were an ancient family of gods in Greek mythology, the children of Uranus and Gaia.
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