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Titanium is used in strong lightweight alloys (especially with iron and aluminum) and the most common compounds are titanium dioxide, which is used in white pigments. It uses those white pigments: white printing and paints white correction fluid. And it is also used in toothpaste, white road signs, and fireworks white color. Edit properties Physical amended Titanium is a chemical element in the periodic table symbol Ti and atomic number, 22. transition metal lightweight and has multiple physical properties: it is dull (his glamor) was of low intensity. Can be withdrawn, can his ways, and often relatively high melting point is estimated at more than 1650 degrees Celsius, or 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also a solid and high resistance to transmission of electricity and heat. This is due to its density generally Kulailh.otaraute for other metals.
He spoke often communicate property because each atom has the electrons is very well connected in the fourth orbit (valence electrons) and this consists of a semblance of the sea around the nucleus of the metal cation causing communication property. Armed forces used massive amounts of titanium in aircraft and jet engines because they are strong and light. It can resist temperatures up to 427 ° degrees m and Vlza that make it useful in multiple types of mechanisms Chemical amended Most of the metals are not fixed chemically react with oxygen in the air to form oxides over time (iron rust over the years, burning potassium in seconds, silver lose their brightness in months) either titanium resistant corrosion caused by sea water or sea vapor, like platinum. In this feature stainless steel above. Acids or alkalis high water corrosion on titanium and does not affect. A malleable metal, and has a weight of higher strength steels rate. All these qualities make him Vlza of great importance. Titanium reacts readily with oxygen at 1200 degrees Celsius (2190 degrees Fahrenheit) in the air, at a temperature of 610 temperature (1130 degrees Fahrenheit) in pure oxygen, which form titanium dioxide. As a result, it should not melt the metal in the open air, it burns before reaching the melting point. Melting is only possible in an inert atmosphere or in a vacuum. At a temperature of 550 degrees Celsius (1022 degrees Fahrenheit), it combines with chlorine. And also it reacts with other halogens and absorbs hydrogen. Titanium is one of the few elements that burns in pure nitrogen gas, and the reaction to 800 degrees Celsius (1470 degrees Fahrenheit) to form titanium nitride, which causes embrittlement. Experiments have shown that natural titanium becomes radioactive after the loss of an electron and positron emission which leads to the emission of radiation. Modified vehicles Number of +4 oxidation dominates titanium chemistry, but compounds in the +3 oxidation state are also common. As they prepare high oxidation many titanium compounds have a high degree through covalent bonding. Star sapphires and rubies are obtained from titanium dioxide impurities present in it. Titanate compounds are made from titanium dioxide, barium titanate has piezoelectric properties, making it possible to use it as a voice and power adapter. Esters of titanium are formed through the interaction of alcohol and titanium tetrachloride and are used to waterproof fabrics.
Titanium tetrachloride TiCl4, sometimes called "tickle" is Asfrallon liquid which is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of titanium dioxide for paint. Used widely in organic chemistry, Lewis acid, for example, in Alzqatv, titanium chloride and third (TiCl3), which is used as a reductant. History Titanium is always bonded to other elements in nature. It is the most abundant element, one of the ninth and fiftieth metals consisting of the crust and the rate of (0.63% of the mass), one of the fifty most abundant minerals. It is located in the most volcanic rocks and sediments, derived from them (as well as in living organisms and natural bodies of water). 801 types of volcanic rocks analyzed by the United States Geological Sanitarium, titanium stake in the soil around 0.5 to 1.5%. Are distributed on a large scale occurs mainly in the minerals, as well as in many iron ores. It has economic importance, Titanium exists in Western Australia, Canada, China, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway and Ukraine. Also extracted in large quantities of rutile in North America, South Africa and help contribute to the annual production of 90,000 tons of metal and 4.3 million tonnes of titanium dioxide. Estimated total reserves of titanium to exceed 600 million tons. Isotopes In nature, titanium is composed of 5 stable isotopes: 46Ti, 47Ti, 48Ti, 49Ti, and 50 Ti, with 48Ti being the most abundant (73.8% natural abundance). Characterized by a tenth of radioactive isotopes, with the most stable 44Ti with a half-life of 63 years, 45Ti and has a half-life of 184.8 minutes, 51Ti and has a half-life of 5.76 minutes, and 52 Ti has a half-life of 1.7 minutes. Each of the remaining radioactive isotopes have half-lives less than 33 seconds, and most of them have a half-life of less than half a second. And titanium isotopes ranging in atomic weight of 39,99 (40Ti) to 57,966 (58Ti). The Statute of the rush before the most stable isotope and Veer, 48Ti, is electron capture to the Statute after the emission of beta rays happen. Basic products before rushing 48Ti are element 21 (scandium) and primary products after element 23 (vanadium). Date Engraved profile image of a mid-age male with high forehead. The person is wearing a coat and a neckerchief. Martin Heinrich Klaproth named titanium for the Titans of Greek mythology. The first beginnings of the discovery of titanium metal dating back to the British chemist and geologist (William Gregor) and is the first to discover the presence of titanium metal ore sand near the town of Manakan fired by the Manakanayat name and that was in 1791. Then found the chemical by the German-Mart n Klaproth in 1795 and gave it a new name, a titanium, known until now is a derivative of Titan any son of earth .. Because the means of scientific publishing were not available enough at the time it did not originate any scientific correlation between worlds, so Kamiltan two years passed before he realizes Gregor and Klaproth they had discovered a mineral one. The two men were very through some chemical analyzes to the presence of titanium raw natural However, that did not mean Osoarhama for the metal itself pure .. The fact that they did not discovers not one of the most important titanium compounds in nature, which titanium dioxide is a white crystals powder minute. And processes necessary to extract various and arduous and expensive titanium ores, it is not possible in the normal way, by heating in the presence of carbon, which is produced due to titanium carbide Pure titanium metal (99.9%) has been prepared the first time in 1910 by Matthew A. Hunter at Rensselaer Institute Polytechnic by heating TiCl4 with sodium at 700-800 ° C in the Hunter process. And it produced a girl du metal commercially for the first time in 1948. At present low production is still because of the difficulty and cost of raw titanium separation in which there are. USA and manufactures most of the refined metal. Japan, Britain and also produces titanium. The research is still underway to increase supplied and reduce its cost. Titanium sponge, which made the process of Bhecrol Titanium metal was not used outside the laboratory until 1932 when William Justin Kroll proved that it can be produced by Tafl titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) with calcium. The eight years is to refine the process using magnesium, sodium, and even in what became known as the Kroll process. Although the research is still ongoing in the extraction of more efficient and less expensive operations (for example, the FFC Cambridge), are still used in the Kroll process for commercial production. And works as a titanium metal casting important. Armed forces used massive amounts of titanium in aircraft and jet engines because they are strong and light. It is also able to resist temperatures up to 427 ° degrees m and Vlza that make it useful in multiple types of mechanisms. Because of the high characteristics, Uses Cylinder of titanium, "Grade 2" quality " Titanium is used in steel alloying element (iron alloy and titanium) to reduce grain size and to avoid the oxidative stress with external influences, mixed with steel resistant to rust to reduce carbon content. It is often a mixture of titanium with aluminum (to improve grain size), vanadium, copper (to harden), iron, manganese, molybdenum and with other metals. He is wanted in abundance in the manufacture of products and the demand by the titanium factories by example companies on paper, wood ,, wire, forgings, castings can be found in the entertainment industry, space, and emerging markets. Titanium powder used in fireworks as a source of particles burning bright. . Pigments and additives and coatings amended Watch glass on a black surface with a small portion of white powder Titanium dioxide is the most widely used titanium compound Titanium dioxide is the most widely used 95% of titanium ore extracted from the second devoted to refining the earth compound titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment intensely permanently used in paint, paper, toothpaste, and plastic.
As used in the cement industry, precious stones, and as a visual brilliant, and factor in promoting compounds graphite fishing rods and golf clubs. TiO2 powder is chemically inert, resists faded in the sunlight ,. Titanium dioxide has a great or very high property of the refractive optical dispersion higher than diamond. In addition to being a very important pigment, also it uses titanium dioxide in sunscreens due to its ability to protect the skin of his own. Recently, titanium oxide and developed for use in air purifiers (as coating filter), or in the film and is used Kmattv the buildings so that it becomes susceptible to ultraviolet light (solar or artificial) and the moisture in the air, species-oxidants such as reactive Alheidroksila are produced the roots so that they can purify the air or keep window surfaces clean. Air and sea space Edit Titanium has a high density, leading to large tensile strength and high resistance to corrosion strength, fatigue resistance, high resistance to cracking, and the ability to withstand temperatures moderate high, the use of titanium alloys in aircraft, armor plating, and is used in naval ships, spacecraft and missiles. For applications of titanium alloys with aluminum, vanadium, and other for a variety of components including critical structural parts and components, in the walls of the fire, and landing, and exhaust channels (helicopters), and hydraulic systems. In fact, titanium is used in the production of aircraft engines and frames. And SR - 71 "Blackbird" was the first beneficiary of Ahaddah aircraft and a wide range of titanium within its structure, paving the way tags used in modern military and commercial aircraft. It uses an estimated 59 metric tons in the Boeing 777 aircraft, 45 Boeing 747, 32 and 18 in a Boeing 737, and Airbus A340, 18 Airbus A330 and 12 Airbus A320. And may use the Airbus A380 146 metric tons, including about 26 thousand tons in the engines in the engine applications, titanium is used for rotors, compressor blades, and the components of the hydraulic system ,. Due to the high resistance to corrosive sea water, titanium is used to make propeller shafts and rigging and in the heat exchangers of desalination plants; in refrigerants, saltwater aquariums, fishing, and leader of the line, and knives divers heater '. Titanium is used to manufacture cans and other components of ocean monitoring and dissemination of scientific and monitoring devices for military use. The former Soviet Union developed techniques for making submarines largely from titanium. Industrial High purity (99.999%) titanium with visible crystal structure Titanium is used in welded pipe and process equipment (heat exchangers, tanks, vessels and process, valves) in the chemical and petrochemical industries primarily for corrosion resistance. And use specific alloy at the bottom and processing applications for ores hydrometallurgy nickel due to high power (for example: titanium alloy Jim beta), and is also used in the manufacture of pulp and paper it uses titanium in equipment exposed to the process of erosion and media such as sodium hypochlorite or wet chlorine gas and other applications It includes: the ultrasonic welding, wave soldering, and sputtering targets. Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4), a colorless liquid, is important as an intermediate in the manufacture of TiO2 process. Consumer and architectural amended Titanium thrown useful for backpackers. About 16 grams lighter than steel, but the pot of the most powerful of the implementation of the plastic. Titanium bicycle frame Senior weld beads on a titanium bike frame made by master craftsman. Outside view of a several storey building walls with irregular smooth undulating. It is coated with a bulk metal gray or made of glass The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is sheathed in titanium panels. Titanium metal used in automotive applications, especially in racing cars or motorcycles, where weight reduction is critical while maintaining high strength and stiffness. Titanium high cost to make them marketable in the general consumer market, other than the final products, especially for the racing / performance of the market. It was late in the warship model available with a titanium exhaust. Titanium is used in many sporting goods: tennis rackets and golf clubs,; helmet grills, hockey, grades, football, bicycle frames and components. Although the article is not mainstream for the production of bicycles, it has been used by cycling teams titanium bicycle racing and adventure, also used titanium alloy in glasses frames. This results in a permanent framework rather expensive, but highly durable and long which is light in weight and causes no allergic skin. Backpackers equipment used many of titanium, including cookware and eating utensils, lanterns, and tent stakes. Although a little more expensive than traditional steel or aluminum alternatives, these titanium products can be considerably lighter without compromising strength. Because of its durability, it has become more popular Titanium Jewelry Designer (particularly, titanium rings) makes it a good choice for those who suffer from allergies or those who will be wearing jewelry in aquatic environments such as swimming pools. Titanium durability, light weight, corrosion resistance makes them useful in the production. Some artists produce works of art such as Imathil and other decor and furniture by titanium. Titanium may sometimes be used in architectural applications: 40 m (131 feet) monument to Yuri Gagarin monument, the first man to travel in space, in Moscow, and is made of titanium metal color and attractive. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Cerritos Millennium Library the first buildings in Europe and North America. Due to the high strength and light weight compared with other metals commonly used in firearms (steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), and advances in metal fabrication techniques, the use of titanium has become more prevalent in the firearms industry. Basic uses include pistol and revolver cylinders. It is also used in laptop computers industry. metal Titanium is a chemical element in the periodic table symbol Ti and atomic number, 22. transition metal lightweight, strong, with a sheen and rust resistant (including sea water and chlorine), and color of silvery white metal. Titanium is used in strong lightweight alloys (especially with iron and aluminum) and the most common compounds are titanium dioxide, which is used in white pigments. It uses those white pigments: white printing and paints white correction fluid. And it is also used in toothpaste, white road signs, and fireworks white color. Edit properties Physical amended Titanium is a chemical element in the periodic table symbol Ti and atomic number, 22. transition metal lightweight and has multiple physical properties: it is dull (his glamor) was of low intensity. Can be withdrawn, can his ways, and often relatively high melting point is estimated at more than 1650 degrees Celsius, or 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also a solid and high resistance to transmission of electricity and heat. This is due to its density generally Kulailh.otaraute for other metals. He spoke often communicate property because each atom has the electrons is very well connected in the fourth orbit (valence electrons) and this consists of a semblance of the sea around the nucleus of the metal cation causing communication property. Armed forces used massive amounts of titanium in aircraft and jet engines because they are strong and light. It can resist temperatures up to 427 ° degrees m and Vlza that make it useful in multiple types of mechanisms Chemical amended Most of the metals are not fixed chemically react with oxygen in the air to form oxides over time (iron rust over the years, burning potassium in seconds, silver lose their brightness in months) either titanium resistant corrosion caused by sea water or sea vapor, like platinum. In this feature stainless steel above. Acids or alkalis high water corrosion on titanium and does not affect. A malleable metal, and has a weight of higher strength steels rate. All these qualities make him Vlza of great importance. Titanium reacts readily with oxygen at 1200 degrees Celsius (2190 degrees Fahrenheit) in the air, at a temperature of 610 temperature (1130 degrees Fahrenheit) in pure oxygen, which form titanium dioxide. As a result, it should not melt the metal in the open air, it burns before reaching the melting point. Melting is only possible in an inert atmosphere or in a vacuum. At a temperature of 550 degrees Celsius (1022 degrees Fahrenheit), it combines with chlorine. And also it reacts with other halogens and absorbs hydrogen. Titanium is one of the few elements that burns in pure nitrogen gas, and the reaction to 800 degrees Celsius (1470 degrees Fahrenheit) to form titanium nitride, which causes embrittlement. Experiments have shown that natural titanium becomes radioactive after the loss of an electron and positron emission which leads to the emission of radiation. Modified vehicles Number of +4 oxidation dominates titanium chemistry, but compounds in the +3 oxidation state are also common. As they prepare high oxidation many titanium compounds have a high degree through covalent bonding. Star sapphires and rubies are obtained from titanium dioxide impurities present in it. Titanate compounds are made from titanium dioxide, barium titanate has piezoelectric properties, making it possible to use it as a voice and power adapter. Esters of titanium are formed through the interaction of alcohol and titanium tetrachloride and are used to waterproof fabrics. Titanium tetrachloride TiCl4, sometimes called "tickle" is Asfrallon liquid which is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of titanium dioxide for paint. Used widely in organic chemistry, Lewis acid, for example, in Alzqatv, titanium chloride and third (TiCl3), which is used as a reductant. History Titanium is always bonded to other elements in nature. It is the most abundant element, one of the ninth and fiftieth metals consisting of the crust and the rate of (0.63% of the mass), one of the fifty most abundant minerals. It is located in the most volcanic rocks and sediments, derived from them (as well as in living organisms and natural bodies of water). 801 types of volcanic rocks analyzed by the United States Geological Sanitarium, titanium stake in the soil around 0.5 to 1.5%. Are distributed on a large scale occurs mainly in the minerals, as well as in many iron ores. It has economic importance, Titanium exists in Western Australia, Canada, China, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway and Ukraine. Also extracted in large quantities of rutile in North America, South Africa and help contribute to the annual production of 90,000 tons of metal and 4.3 million tonnes of titanium dioxide. Estimated total reserves of titanium to exceed 600 million tons. Isotopes In nature, titanium is composed of 5 stable isotopes: 46Ti, 47Ti, 48Ti, 49Ti, and 50 Ti, with 48Ti being the most abundant (73.8% natural abundance). Characterized by a tenth of radioactive isotopes, with the most stable 44Ti with a half-life of 63 years, 45Ti and has a half-life of 184.8 minutes, 51Ti and has a half-life of 5.76 minutes, and 52 Ti has a half-life of 1.7 minutes. Each of the remaining radioactive isotopes have half-lives less than 33 seconds, and most of them have a half-life of less than half a second. And titanium isotopes ranging in atomic weight of 39,99 (40Ti) to 57,966 (58Ti). The Statute of the rush before the most stable isotope and Veer, 48Ti, is electron capture to the Statute after the emission of beta rays happen. Basic products before rushing 48Ti are element 21 (scandium) and primary products after element 23 (vanadium). Date Engraved profile image of a mid-age male with high forehead. The person is wearing a coat and a neckerchief. Martin Heinrich Klaproth named titanium for the Titans of Greek mythology. The first beginnings of the discovery of titanium metal dating back to the British chemist and geologist (William Gregor) and is the first to discover the presence of titanium metal ore sand near the town of Manakan fired by the Manakanayat name and that was in 1791. Then found the chemical by the German-Mart n Klaproth in 1795 and gave it a new name, a titanium, known until now is a derivative of Titan any son of earth .. Because the means of scientific publishing were not available enough at the time it did not originate any scientific correlation between worlds, so Kamiltan two years passed before he realizes Gregor and Klaproth they had discovered a mineral one. The two men were very through some chemical analyzes to the presence of titanium raw natural However, that did not mean Osoarhama for the metal itself pure .. The fact that they did not discovers not one of the most important titanium compounds in nature, which titanium dioxide is a white crystals powder minute. And processes necessary to extract various and arduous and expensive titanium ores, it is not possible in the normal way, by heating in the presence of carbon, which is produced due to titanium carbide Pure titanium metal (99.9%) has been prepared the first time in 1910 by Matthew A. Hunter at Rensselaer Institute Polytechnic by heating TiCl4 with sodium at 700-800 ° C in the Hunter process. And it produced a girl du metal commercially for the first time in 1948. At present low production is still because of the difficulty and cost of raw titanium separation in which there are. USA and manufactures most of the refined metal. Japan, Britain and also produces titanium. The research is still underway to increase supplied and reduce its cost. Titanium sponge, which made the process of Bhecrol Titanium metal was not used outside the laboratory until 1932 when William Justin Kroll proved that it can be produced by Tafl titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) with calcium. The eight years is to refine the process using magnesium, sodium, and even in what became known as the Kroll process. Although the research is still ongoing in the extraction of more efficient and less expensive operations (for example, the FFC Cambridge), are still used in the Kroll process for commercial production. And works as a titanium metal casting important. Armed forces used massive amounts of titanium in aircraft and jet engines because they are strong and light. It is also able to resist temperatures up to 427 ° degrees m and Vlza that make it useful in multiple types of mechanisms. Because of the high characteristics, Uses Cylinder of titanium, "Grade 2" quality " Titanium is used in steel alloying element (iron alloy and titanium) to reduce grain size and to avoid the oxidative stress with external influences, mixed with steel resistant to rust to reduce carbon content. It is often a mixture of titanium with aluminum (to improve grain size), vanadium, copper (to harden), iron, manganese, molybdenum and with other metals. He is wanted in abundance in the manufacture of products and the demand by the titanium factories by example companies on paper, wood ,, wire, forgings, castings can be found in the entertainment industry, space, and emerging markets. Titanium powder used in fireworks as a source of particles burning bright. . Pigments and additives and coatings amended Watch glass on a black surface with a small portion of white powder Titanium dioxide is the most widely used titanium compound Titanium dioxide is the most widely used 95% of titanium ore extracted from the second devoted to refining the earth compound titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment intensely permanently used in paint, paper, toothpaste, and plastic. As used in the cement industry, precious stones, and as a visual brilliant, and factor in promoting compounds graphite fishing rods and golf clubs. TiO2 powder is chemically inert, resists faded in the sunlight ,. Titanium dioxide has a great or very high property of the refractive optical dispersion higher than diamond. In addition to being a very important pigment, also it uses titanium dioxide in sunscreens due to its ability to protect the skin of his own. Recently, titanium oxide and developed for use in air purifiers (as coating filter), or in the film and is used Kmattv the buildings so that it becomes susceptible to ultraviolet light (solar or artificial) and the moisture in the air, species-oxidants such as reactive Alheidroksila are produced the roots so that they can purify the air or keep window surfaces clean. Air and sea space Edit Titanium has a high density, leading to large tensile strength and high resistance to corrosion strength, fatigue resistance, high resistance to cracking, and the ability to withstand temperatures moderate high, the use of titanium alloys in aircraft, armor plating, and is used in naval ships, spacecraft and missiles. For applications of titanium alloys with aluminum, vanadium, and other for a variety of components including critical structural parts and components, in the walls of the fire, and landing, and exhaust channels (helicopters), and hydraulic systems. In fact, titanium is used in the production of aircraft engines and frames. And SR - 71 "Blackbird" was the first beneficiary of Ahaddah aircraft and a wide range of titanium within its structure, paving the way tags used in modern military and commercial aircraft. It uses an estimated 59 metric tons in the Boeing 777 aircraft, 45 Boeing 747, 32 and 18 in a Boeing 737, and Airbus A340, 18 Airbus A330 and 12 Airbus A320. And may use the Airbus A380 146 metric tons, including about 26 thousand tons in the engines in the engine applications, titanium is used for rotors, compressor blades, and the components of the hydraulic system ,. Due to the high resistance to corrosive sea water, titanium is used to make propeller shafts and rigging and in the heat exchangers of desalination plants; in refrigerants, saltwater aquariums, fishing, and leader of the line, and knives divers heater '. Titanium is used to manufacture cans and other components of ocean monitoring and dissemination of scientific and monitoring devices for military use. The former Soviet Union developed techniques for making submarines largely from titanium. Industrial High purity (99.999%) titanium with visible crystal structure Titanium is used in welded pipe and process equipment (heat exchangers, tanks, vessels and process, valves) in the chemical and petrochemical industries primarily for corrosion resistance. And use specific alloy at the bottom and processing applications for ores hydrometallurgy nickel due to high power (for example: titanium alloy Jim beta), and is also used in the manufacture of pulp and paper it uses titanium in equipment exposed to the process of erosion and media such as sodium hypochlorite or wet chlorine gas and other applications It includes: the ultrasonic welding, wave soldering, and sputtering targets. Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4), a colorless liquid, is important as an intermediate in the manufacture of TiO2 process. Consumer and architectural amended Titanium thrown useful for backpackers. About 16 grams lighter than steel, but the pot of the most powerful of the implementation of the plastic. Titanium bicycle frame Senior weld beads on a titanium bike frame made by master craftsman. Outside view of a several storey building walls with irregular smooth undulating. It is coated with a bulk metal gray or made of glass The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is sheathed in titanium panels. Titanium metal used in automotive applications, especially in racing cars or motorcycles, where weight reduction is critical while maintaining high strength and stiffness. Titanium high cost to make them marketable in the general consumer market, other than the final products, especially for the racing / performance of the market. It was late in the warship model available with a titanium exhaust. Titanium is used in many sporting goods: tennis rackets and golf clubs,; helmet grills, hockey, grades, football, bicycle frames and components. Although the article is not mainstream for the production of bicycles, it has been used by cycling teams titanium bicycle racing and adventure, also used titanium alloy in glasses frames. This results in a permanent framework rather expensive, but highly durable and long which is light in weight and causes no allergic skin. Backpackers equipment used many of titanium, including cookware and eating utensils, lanterns, and tent stakes. Although a little more expensive than traditional steel or aluminum alternatives, these titanium products can be considerably lighter without compromising strength. Because of its durability, it has become more popular Titanium Jewelry Designer (particularly, titanium rings) makes it a good choice for those who suffer from allergies or those who will be wearing jewelry in aquatic environments such as swimming pools. Titanium durability, light weight, corrosion resistance makes them useful in the production. Some artists produce works of art such as Imathil and other decor and furniture by titanium. Titanium may sometimes be used in architectural applications: 40 m (131 feet) monument to Yuri Gagarin monument, the first man to travel in space, in Moscow, and is made of titanium metal color and attractive. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Cerritos Millennium Library the first buildings in Europe and North America. Due to the high strength and light weight compared with other metals commonly used in firearms (steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), and advances in metal fabrication techniques, the use of titanium has become more prevalent in the firearms industry. Basic uses include pistol and revolver cylinders. It is also used in laptop computers industry.