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How does titanium’s density compare with the densities of iron and aluminum?

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A periodic table element tile for titanium displays its atomic number 22, symbol Ti, atomic weight 47.867, electron configuration, and name. Icons indicate it is a solid, transition metal with a hexagonal crystal structure and equal relative strength.
titanium Properties of titanium.

Pure titanium has a density of approximately 4.5 g/cm³. When compared to other common metals, its density is:12

  • Iron: Titanium is about half as dense as iron.1
  • Aluminum: Titanium is less than twice as dense as aluminum, which has a density of 2.7 g/cm³.13

Overall, titanium's density is considered to be midway between that of aluminum and iron.2