What is Titanium?
The way Titanium jewelry has suddenly become popular you’d think that some crazy explorer just discovered it at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space or something. Even though it has recently become all the rage in the world of jewelry, Titanium has been around for a very long time.
On the periodic table of the elements that you probably haven’t seen since high school, Titanium is denoted with the symbol Ti. It also has an atomic weight of 22. So what does that mean to someone who wants to buy a watch? Actually it doesn’t tell you a whole lot. But if you want to know what is Titanium, then read on.
Titanium is a lightweight, silver colored metal that’s exceptionally strong. It’s corrosion resistant, can withstand extreme temperatures, it’s hypoallergenic and it doesn’t tarnish. With all of these great qualities it’s no wonder that Titanium is used from everything from watches and jewelry, to medical implants, to aircraft.
Titanium was first discovered in England by a guy named William Gregor and that was all the way back in the year 1791. But it was Martin Heinrich Klaproth who must have had a background in marketing that came up with the name Titanium. He named it after the Titans from Greek mythology. Not a bad choice if you ask me.
What does all this mean for someone making a watch? Well I’ll tell you. Titanium has a rich color when combined with other metals that make for some interesting and unique designs. With a nice polish, Titanium can resemble platinum so it’s great looking. The fact that Titanium is hypoallergenic means that people with metal allergies or sensitive skin won’t have to worry.
So if you’ve been wondering what the big deal about a Titanium watch is, no you know. With all of these fantastic qualities, it’s the perfect choice for making fine jewelry.
