TITANIUM
Titanium Rings from Luxurien are beautiful, hypoallergenic, and lightweight. Because
of its durability and timeless style, titanium rings are quickly growing in popularity.
Our rings are custom made to order with our exclusive comfort fit. Titanium is strong
and resists corrosion, making it a perfect ring for an active lifestyle. You can
buy with confidence from Luxurien.
HISTORY
Titanium was first discovered in 1791 by William Gregor in Cornwall, England. He
came across the reddish-brown substance while analyzing gun powder. In 1795 Dr.
Martin H. Klaproth found titanium in rutile ore, and determined that titanium was
an element. Dr. Klaproth named the element Titanium (Ti,atomic number22) after the
Titans in Greek mythology.
It took several years and numerous attempts until titanium would be isolated. The
first success was made by Lars Nilson and Otto Pettersson in 1887. They were able
to isolate the titanium to 95% purity. Henri Moissah was able to produce 98% pure
titanium, and then with the help of the General Electric Company in 1910 Matthew
A. Hunter was able to isolate titanium to 99.9% purity. At last in 1946 William
J. Kroll discovered that by reducing titanium tetrachloride (TiC14) with magnesium,
titanium could be produced commercially. The Kroll process is still used for titanium
metal production today.
PROPERTIES
The largest quantities of titanium ore are found in Australia, Canada, and North
America. Interestingly titanium has also been detected in our sun, stars, and meteorites.
Rocks obtained during the Apollo 17 mission showed the presence of titanium oxide
(Ti02). Titanium has also been found in the human body, plants and coal ash.
Titanium is known for being strong durable, lightweight, hypoallergenic and exceptionally
resistant to corrosion by salt water, gases, acids, alkalis, and microbiological
influences. When free of oxygen and nitrogen, titanium will melt at 3020F and boil
at 5040F. Pure titanium is nearly as strong as steel and yet 50% lighter.
TITANIUM USES
Titanium is involved in nearly every aspect of our lives. Because of its non-corrosive
hypoallergenic properties, titanium is used medically for heart valves, pace makers,
dental implants, artificial hips, joints and surgical equipment. Titanium is also
used in eyeglass frames, jewelry, sporting equipment, toothpaste and sunscreen.
Titanium’s strength, durability and lightweight properties allow it to be used in
commercial aircraft, military aircraft, missiles, tanks, ships, submarines, space
shuttles, and the international space station. Aircraft grade titanium is composed
of 90% titanium, 6% aluminum, and 4% vanadium and known as Titanium 6.4 (6AL/4V);
this grade of titanium is used by Luxurien to manufacture our top quality titanium
rings. Don’t settle for anything less.