Titanium

Titanium on the Moon

Titanium on the moon is primarily found in the mineral ilmenite, a compound that contains iron, titanium and oxygen. mining the moon and breaking down ilmenite to separate these elements.

titanium-rich minerals are more efficient at retaining solar wind particles, such as helium and hydrogen. These gases would likely be vital resources in the construction of lunar colonies and for exploration of the moon,

Useful properties of Titanium

Useful for the high temperatures found on the moon during its day.

titanium cannot be magnetize

Titanium is about a third more stretchy (elastic) than steel.

Key data

• • Melting point: 1660°C (3020°F).

  • Boiling point: 3287°C (5949°F).

  • Atomic number: 22 (one titanium atom contains 22 protons, 22 electrons, and 26 neutrons).

  • Relative atomic mass: 47.88.

Titanium alloys

Titanium alloys are metals that contain a mixture of titanium and other chemical elements. Such alloys have very high tensile strength and toughness (even at extreme temperatures). They are light in weight, have extraordinary corrosion resistance and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

On Earth we use Titanium alloys typically containg traces of aluminum, molybdenum, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, manganese, iron, chromium, cobalt, nickel, and copper.

Titanium alloy grade 12 (R53400) is unique in that it exhibits characteristics of stainless steel (one of the other strong metals), such as being heavier than the other titanium alloy with the best weldability. It is also strong at high temperatures like the other titanium alloys.