Titanium has the following properties. [1]
| Property | Notation | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | \(\rho\) | 4.527 | \(\frac{g}{cm^3}\) |
| Bulk Sound Velocity | \(C_{Cu}\) | 6.16 | \(\frac{km}{s}\) |
| Constant | \(s_{Cu}\) | 0.976 |
Titanium melts at 1668 C. [2]
[[A-7 Fuel-Saving Titanium Modifications]] – upgrading aircraft components with titanium would increase fuel savings
[[Blackbird Design]] – designed with 85% titanium.
[[F-38B]] – uses titanium blisks for the lift fan.
[[FIM-92 Stinger Warhead]] – uses a Pyrophoric titanium casing
[[Sacrificial Anode]] – submarines that have both a hull and screw made from titanium do not need sacrificial anodes
[[SA-6 Gas Generator]] – casing was an annealed titanium alloy
[[Sunscreen]] – titanium-oxide sunscreen is safer
[[Titanium Oxide Batteries]]
[[Thermobaric Materials]] – powdered titanium can cause an explosion if finely dispersed in air.
[[H145 Rotor Hub]] – milled from forged Titanium
[[H145 Cabin Frame]] – uses a Titanium firewall to isolate the engines.
[[CL-840]] – forged titanium rotor hub
[[F-14 Structure]] – included titanium
[[Tornado Flap Track]] – made from titanium
[[F-117 Structure]] – used titanium for some components
F-14 Wing
Sources
- [1] J. J. Roy Phillips, von Neumann, “Physics of Explosives Initiation – ppt download.” Accessed: Jul. 03, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://slideplayer.com/slide/12760502/
- [2] “AIR RESCUE – How Airbus Helicopters Are Made | Full Documentary – YouTube.” Accessed: Mar. 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/