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'''Titanium''' (pronounced /taɪˈteɪniəm/) is a 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 can be alloyed with iron, aluminum, 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 was discovered in England by William Gregor in 1791 and named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth for the Titans of Greek mythology.
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[[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.


The element occurs within a number of mineral deposits, principally rutile and ilmenite, which are widely distributed in the Earth's crust and lithosphere, and it is found in almost all living things, rocks, water bodies and soils. The metal is extracted from its principal mineral ores via the Kroll process, or the Hunter process. Its most common compound, titanium dioxide, is used in the manufacture of white pigments. Other compounds include titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) (used in smoke screens/skywriting and as a catalyst) and titanium trichloride (used as a catalyst in the production of polypropylene).
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 two most useful properties of the metal form are corrosion resistance, and the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. In its unalloyed condition, titanium is as strong as some steels, but 45% lighter. There are two allotropic forms and five naturally occurring isotopes of this element; 46Ti through 50Ti with 48Ti being the most abundant (73.8%). Titanium's properties are chemically and physically similar to zirconium.
==Uses==
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 a major component in the [[UNSC]]'s [[Titanium-A Armor]], and is also used in the construction of the [[M12 Warthog LRV|Warthog LRV]] and its variants<ref>http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/CareerStats.aspx?player=Digipatd</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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