The advantages
Titanium is an extremely valuable metal that offers a wide range of applications due to its physical and chemical properties.
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Non-toxic
Metals such as iron, steel and aluminum can be toxic to humans.
In contrast, titanium is completely non-toxic to both humans and animals, partly because it is corrosion-resistant. For this reason, titanium is often used in the medical industry.
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Resistance to corrosion
In air, a thin oxide layer forms on the surface of titanium. This layer is very difficult to penetrate for most materials.
As such, titanium has fantastic corrosion resistance - and does not suffer any adverse changes (e.g. pitting, cracking) from corrosive substances.
Regardless of whether it is used indoors or outdoors, it lasts for many years.
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Strength
Titanium is one of the strongest metals on our planet. It also has the highest strength-to-density ratio of all metallic elements in the periodic table.
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Incredibly lightweight
Titanium is also incredibly lightweight. It has a specific weight of 4.5 - that's about 40% lighter than an equal amount of copper and 60% lighter than an equal amount of iron.
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Low thermal expansion
Titanium does not expand nearly as much or contract as much in extreme temperatures. In fact, it expands about 50% less than steel, offering much greater structural stability.
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Excellent processing possibilities
Despite its strength, titanium is a relatively soft and elastic refractory metal. As such, it can be easily machined and manufactured to produce a wide range of metal parts and components. Due to its oxidation resistance, it does not require additional protective measures.