22TiTitanium47.8671[Ar] 3d² 4s²
transition metal

Titanium

Titanium is a chemical element with symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density and high strength. It is highly resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia and chlorine.

Electronic structure

A stylized shell model. Electrons are quantum objects, not particles following these literal paths. Sizes and motion are illustrative.

Electrons by shell
Electron configuration
3d2
4s2

18 is the [Ar] core total across three shells.

Properties

At a glance

Atomic number
22
Atomic mass
47.8671 u
Phase
Solid
Density
4.506 g/cm³
Melting point
1,941 K
Boiling point
3,560 K
First ionization energy
658.8 kJ/mol
Electronegativity
1.54
Electron affinity
7.289 kJ/mol
Molar heat capacity
25.06 J/(mol·K)
Period
4
Appearance
silvery grey-white metallic

Conditions and isotopes affect measured properties. Some properties of short-lived elements are predicted. Electronegativity uses the Pauling scale.

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