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[[File:Reach - Titanium Mine.jpg|thumb|250px|A [[Unidentified BXR titanium mine|BXR titanium mine]] on Reach.]]
[[File:Reach - Titanium Mine.jpg|thumb|250px|A [[Unidentified BXR titanium mine|BXR titanium mine]] on Reach.]]
'''Titanium''' (pronounced /taɪˈteɪniəm/) is a metallic chemical element with the symbol '''Ti''' and atomic number 22. It is a light, strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant (including to sea water and chlorine) transition metal with a grayish color. Titanium was discovered in England by [[Wikipedia:William Gregor|William Gregor]] in 1791 and named by [[Wikipedia:Martin Heinrich Klaproth|Martin Heinrich Klaproth]] for the Titans of [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek mythology]]. Light, durable and corrosion resistant to chemical degredation, Titanium has numerous applications.
'''Titanium''' (pronounced /taɪˈteɪniəm/) is a metallic chemical element.


The planet [[Reach]] had plentiful deposits of titanium, which were the original reason for its colonization.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 70''; '''(2010)''', ''page 89''</ref> With numerous titanium mines, Reach was the largest non-automated exporter of titanium in [[human]]-controlled space by [[2535]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=24020 '''Bungie.net''': ''Planet: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 12.7.2535)'']</ref>
The planet [[Reach]] had plentiful deposits of titanium, which were the original reason for its colonization.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 70''; '''(2010)''', ''page 89''</ref> With numerous titanium mines, Reach was the largest non-automated exporter of titanium in [[human]]-controlled space by [[2535]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=24020 '''Bungie.net''': ''Planet: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 12.7.2535)'']</ref>


==Applications==
==Uses==
By the 20th Century; Titanium's vast majority of it's industrial uses consist of useful oxides in the manufacture of paints, plastics, pigments... As Humanity became an interstellar civilization, its use as metal/alloy skyrocketed. Titanium is used in applications where high strength/reduced weight, corrosion resistance or non-magnetic applications are in order. Titanium can be alloyed with [[Iron (element)|iron]], aluminium, vanadium, molybdenum, among other elements, to produce strong lightweight alloys for aerospace (jet engines, missiles, and spacecraft), military, industrial process (chemicals and petro-chemicals, desalination plants, pulp and paper), automotive, agri-food, medical (prostheses, orthopaedic implants, dental implants), sporting goods, jewelry, and other applications.
Titanium is a major component in the [[UNSC]]'s [[Titanium-A armor]], a form of titanium that has been specifically strengthened on a molecular level.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 315'' (2011 edition)</ref> Titanium is used in the construction of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Warthog FAV]] and its variants.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=30646 '''Bungie.net''': ''Defiant Map Pack'']</ref> The [[M808 Scorpion]] main battle tank is outfitted with thick ceramic-titanium armor plating that is incredibly resilient to damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 152'' (2010 edition)</ref> [[ODST armor]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 13''</ref> and [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''Armory''</ref> both incorporate titanium as a form of armor. Non-reflective titanium carbide coating is used on the standard UNSC [[combat knife]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 100'' (2010 edition)</ref> Titanium is used to create strong [[physical restraints]], such as wristlets and chains.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Pariah]]", ''page 37''</ref> Titanium is also used in products such as fire extinguishers,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]", ''page 90''</ref> plybars,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Pariah", ''page 47''</ref> and protective [[blast door]]s.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 149'' (2010 edition)</ref> Some [[artificial limb]]s use titanium in the joints of the fingers.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 86''</ref>
 
Titanium has since Earths 20th Century; many military applications, particularly as a form of [[armor]]. Titanium is a major component in the [[UNSC]]'s [[Titanium-A armor]], a form of titanium that has been specifically strengthened on a molecular level.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 315'' (2011 edition)</ref> Titanium is used in the construction of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Warthog FAV]] and its variants.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=30646 '''Bungie.net''': ''Defiant Map Pack'']</ref> The [[M808 Scorpion]] main battle tank is outfitted with thick ceramic-titanium armor plating that is incredibly resilient to damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 152'' (2010 edition)</ref> [[ODST armor]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 13''</ref> and [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''Armory''</ref> both incorporate titanium as a form of armor. Non-reflective titanium carbide coating is used on the standard UNSC [[combat knife]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 100'' (2010 edition)</ref> Titanium is used to create strong [[physical restraints]], such as wristlets and chains.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Pariah]]", ''page 37''</ref> Titanium is also used in products such as fire extinguishers,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]", ''page 90''</ref> plybars,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Pariah", ''page 47''</ref> and protective [[blast door]]s.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 149'' (2010 edition)</ref> Some [[artificial limb]]s use titanium in the joints of the fingers.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 86''</ref>


Titanium is commonly used as a strong form of structural support. Six beveled titanium spars were used as support on the [[Tiara]] orbiting [[Harvest]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 66''</ref> The ceiling of [[Mack]]'s data center on Harvest was braced with titanium beams.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 179''</ref> [[Kurt Ambrose]]'s residence in [[Camp Currahee]] on [[Onyx]] was reinforced by titanium girders.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref> Titanium supports were also used in the interior of {{Class|Chiroptera|subprowler}}s.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 145''</ref> In preparation for [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], the [[Spartan-II]]s reinforced the hull of a {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} with titanium plates in order to allow the [[dropship]] to withstand the stresses of a [[slipspace]] exit.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 359'' (2010 edition)</ref>
Titanium is commonly used as a strong form of structural support. Six beveled titanium spars were used as support on the [[Tiara]] orbiting [[Harvest]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 66''</ref> The ceiling of [[Mack]]'s data center on Harvest was braced with titanium beams.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 179''</ref> [[Kurt Ambrose]]'s residence in [[Camp Currahee]] on [[Onyx]] was reinforced by titanium girders.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref> Titanium supports were also used in the interior of {{Class|Chiroptera|subprowler}}s.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 145''</ref> In preparation for [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], the [[Spartan-II]]s reinforced the hull of a {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} with titanium plates in order to allow the [[dropship]] to withstand the stresses of a [[slipspace]] exit.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 359'' (2010 edition)</ref>

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A BXR titanium mine on Reach.

Titanium (pronounced /taɪˈteɪniəm/) is a metallic chemical element.

The planet Reach had plentiful deposits of titanium, which were the original reason for its colonization.[1] With numerous titanium mines, Reach was the largest non-automated exporter of titanium in human-controlled space by 2535.[2]

Uses[edit]

Titanium is a major component in the UNSC's Titanium-A armor, a form of titanium that has been specifically strengthened on a molecular level.[3] Titanium is used in the construction of the M12 Warthog FAV and its variants.[4] The M808 Scorpion main battle tank is outfitted with thick ceramic-titanium armor plating that is incredibly resilient to damage.[5] ODST armor[6] and Long range stealth orbital drop pod[7] both incorporate titanium as a form of armor. Non-reflective titanium carbide coating is used on the standard UNSC combat knife.[8] Titanium is used to create strong physical restraints, such as wristlets and chains.[9] Titanium is also used in products such as fire extinguishers,[10] plybars,[11] and protective blast doors.[12] Some artificial limbs use titanium in the joints of the fingers.[13]

Titanium is commonly used as a strong form of structural support. Six beveled titanium spars were used as support on the Tiara orbiting Harvest.[14] The ceiling of Mack's data center on Harvest was braced with titanium beams.[15] Kurt Ambrose's residence in Camp Currahee on Onyx was reinforced by titanium girders.[16] Titanium supports were also used in the interior of Chiroptera-class subprowlers.[17] In preparation for Operation: FIRST STRIKE, the Spartan-IIs reinforced the hull of a Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit with titanium plates in order to allow the dropship to withstand the stresses of a slipspace exit.[18]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 70; (2010), page 89
  2. ^ Bungie.net: Planet: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 12.7.2535)
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 315 (2011 edition)
  4. ^ Bungie.net: Defiant Map Pack
  5. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 152 (2010 edition)
  6. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 13
  7. ^ Halo 3, Armory
  8. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 100 (2010 edition)
  9. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Pariah", page 37
  10. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian", page 90
  11. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Pariah", page 47
  12. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 149 (2010 edition)
  13. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 86
  14. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 66
  15. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 179
  16. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 140
  17. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 145
  18. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 359 (2010 edition)
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