The most durable metal. The strongest metal in the world

When they talk about the strongest metals in the world, I immediately remember a medieval knight with a sword at the ready and in armor from the legendary Damascus steel. It is this that many rightly consider to be the hardest, most durable, resistant to mechanical or chemical influences. But steel is not pure metal; it consists of several components that have been processed to change the final properties of the finished product. Consequently, it cannot be called a substance with the highest hardness. What metal is the strongest on the planet?

10 Titan

Titanium is in 10th position in our ranking of the strongest metals in the world. It is a high-strength, silver-colored, low-density solid. Titanium is resistant to high temperatures, it does not corrode, is resistant to chemicals and is not afraid of mechanical damage. It is possible to melt titanium only at temperatures above 3200 degrees, and it boils when heated to a temperature of 3300 degrees. The scope of application of this metal is wide and varied - from the military industry to medicine.

Titanium was discovered by English and German chemists in the 18th century, and they named it in honor of the Titans - giant mythical creatures with unprecedented strength and other supernatural abilities.

For a long time titanium was not used in industrial purposes, since they could not get around the natural fragility of this metal. It was possible to obtain it in its pure form only in the winter of 1925

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Uranium takes 9th place in the Top 10. His distinctive feature is weak radioactivity. Uranium occurs in nature both in pure form and as a component element. sedimentary rocks. Among the main properties of this metal, it is necessary to highlight good flexibility and malleability, ductility, which allows it to be used in various industries.

Uranium alloys subjected to heat treatment are characterized by high resistance to corrosion; products made from them do not change shape due to temperature changes. That is why this metal was used to make tool steel until the mid-30s of the last century, but later this technology was abandoned.

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Tungsten is in 8th place in our ranking. This metal has amazing, unparalleled refractory properties. It boils at an incredibly high temperature - 5900 degrees. And this hard silver-gray metal with a characteristic shine is not afraid of even the most aggressive chemicals, easily takes shape during the forging process and is able to stretch into the thinnest thread without breaking. Tungsten filament - every person has heard and seen it. So this thread is made from tungsten.

WITH German language The word "tungsten" translates to "wolf foam"
The metal was discovered by Swedish chemist Carl Scheele in 1781

7 Rhenium

This silvery-white transition metal belongs to the expensive category, it is indispensable in the manufacturing process of modern electronics and technology. Rhenium was awarded the title of one of the most durable metals in the world due to its hardness and density, which do not decrease even under the influence of temperature changes. Rhenium is refractory and is produced from molybdenum and copper ore. This process is quite complex and labor-intensive, which explains the high cost of the finished metal. To obtain 1 kg of rhenium, you need 2 thousand tons of ore, finished production of this metal is no more than 40 tons per year.

Rhenium was invented by famous German chemists Ida and Walter Noddack, and they named it in honor of the picturesque Rhine River.

6 Osmium

The 6th position in our rating is given to osmium, the strongest metal in the world, belonging to the platinum group and characterized by incredible density. By analogy with most platinum metals, osmium is refractory and hard, but at the same time it is fragile; is not afraid of mechanical damage and exposure to aggressive substances.

A distinctive feature of osmium is its silvery appearance. White color with a barely noticeable bluish tint and a rather unpleasant odor (something reminiscent of a combination of garlic and bleach). This metal is not found in its pure form in nature; very rarely it can be found in conjunction with iridium, and even then only in some areas of Siberia, Canada, the USA and South Africa. Osmium is scarce, so it is extremely expensive and is used only where the enormous investment in its extraction is justified. This metal is used in electronics, the space and chemical industries, and surgery. It is the main component in the production of a rare drug - cortisone.

Osmium is the most expensive metal in the world. The price for 1 gram can reach 200 thousand dollars.

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Beryllium has a light gray color and is characterized by hardness, fire resistance, good thermal conductivity and toxicity. The metal is mined from rocks and is used everywhere modern science. It is indispensable in the aerospace industry and aviation, in nuclear energy and in metallurgy.

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Chromium is the most common of the hardest metals in the world, products made from

which is sure to be found in every home. It is durable, resistant to aggressive environments, has a soft blue color and a characteristic shine. Chromium is widely distributed in nature in the form of chromium iron ore, it is used in almost all industries, and is added to other metals to give them additional hardness, corrosion resistance and improve their appearance. Chrome-plated parts of interior items, plumbing fixtures and household appliances become an excellent decoration for every home.

The melting point of chromium is 1907 degrees, it boils at a temperature of 2671 degrees. In its pure form, chromium is very viscous and viscous, but in combination with oxygen it becomes brittle and extremely hard.

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Tantalum is in 3rd place in our rating; it is worthy of a “bronze medal”, as one of the most durable metals on the planet. Tantalum has a silvery color with a characteristic lead-like luster, is characterized by increased hardness and amazing density. Along with refractoriness, strength, resistance to rust and aggressive chemical attack, this metal is characterized by ductility. He's well exposed machining, which is highly valued in the chemical industry and metallurgy. Metal is indispensable during construction nuclear reactors, it is the main element of heat-resistant alloys.

2 Ruthenium

Ruthenium is silver in color and is characterized by a unique feature - the presence of fragments of muscle tissue of living beings. According to scientists, it was this unusual composition that influenced the properties of the metal and made it super-strong.
Ruthenium is not only strong and hard, it is also chemically stable, can form complex compounds and plays the role of a catalyst for chemical reactions. The properties of this metal described above make it indispensable in the manufacture of various wiring and contacts, and laboratory glassware. The metal is also in demand in jewelry. As for the production of ruthenium itself, it is almost entirely concentrated in the Republic of South Africa.

People began to use metal back in ancient times. The most accessible metal in nature and amenable to processing is copper. Copper products in the form of household utensils are found by archaeologists during excavations of ancient settlements. As technological progress grew, man learned to make alloys from various metals, which were useful to him in the manufacture of household items and weapons. This is how the strongest metal in the world appeared.

Titanium

This unusually beautiful silver-white metal was discovered almost simultaneously at the end of the 18th century by two scientists - the Englishman W. Gregory and the German M. Klaproth. According to one version, titanium received its name in honor of the characters of ancient Greek myths, the mighty Titans, according to another - from Titania, the fairy queen from German mythology - because of its lightness. However, no use was found for it then.

Then in 1925, physicists in Holland were able to isolate pure titanium and discovered its many benefits. These are high indicators of manufacturability, specific strength and resistance to corrosion, very high strength at high temperatures Oh. It also has high anti-corrosion resistance. These fantastic performance immediately attracted engineers and designers.

In 1940, the scientist Krol obtained pure titanium using the magnesium-thermal method, and since then this method has been the main one. The strongest metal on earth is mined in many places in the world - Russia, Ukraine, China, South Africa and others.

Titanium is twice as strong as iron in mechanical terms, and six times stronger than aluminum. Titanium alloys are currently the strongest in the world, and therefore have found application in military (submarine, missile construction), shipbuilding and aviation industries(on supersonic aircraft).

This metal is also incredibly malleable, so it can be made into any shape - sheets, pipes, wire, tape. Titanium is widely used for the manufacture of medical prostheses (and it is biologically ideally compatible with the tissues of the human body), jewelry, sports equipment, etc.

It is also used in chemical production Due to its anti-corrosion properties, this metal does not corrode in aggressive environments. So, for testing purposes, a titanium plate was placed in sea water, and after 10 years it did not even rust!

Due to its high electrical resistance and non-magnetizing properties, it is widely used in radio electronics, for example, in structural parts mobile phones. The use of titanium in the field of dentistry is very promising; its ability to fuse with human bone tissue is especially important, which gives strength and solidity in prosthetics. It is widely used in the manufacture of medical instruments.

Uranus

The natural oxidizing properties of uranium were used in antiquity (1st century BC) in the production of yellow glaze in ceramic products. One of the most well-known durable metals in world practice, it is weakly radioactive and is used in the production of nuclear fuel. The 20th century was even called the “age of Uranus.” This metal has paramagnetic properties.

Uranium is 2.5 times heavier than iron, forms many chemical compounds; its alloys with elements such as tin, lead, aluminum, mercury, and iron are used in production.

Tungsten

This is not only the strongest metal in the world, but also a very rare one, which is not even mined anywhere, but was obtained chemically back in 1781 in Sweden. The most temperature-resistant metal in the world. Due to its high refractoriness, it lends itself well to forging, and it can be pulled into a thin thread.

Its most famous application is tungsten filament in light bulbs. Widely used for the production of special instruments (incisors, cutters, surgical) and in jewelry production. Due to its property of not transmitting radioactive rays, it is used to produce containers for storing nuclear waste. Tungsten deposits in Russia are located in Altai, Chukotka, and the North Caucasus.

Rhenium

It got its name in Germany (Rhine River), where it was discovered in 1925; the metal itself is white. It is mined both in its pure form (Kuril Islands) and during the extraction of molybdenum and copper raw materials, but in very small quantities.

The strongest metal on earth is very hard and dense and melts well. Strength is high and does not depend on temperature changes, the disadvantage is high cost, toxic to humans. Used in electronics and aviation industries.

Osmium

The heaviest element, for example, a kilogram of osmium, looks like a ball that easily fits in your hand. It belongs to the platinum group of metals and is several times more expensive than gold. It got its name because of the bad smell during a chemical reaction carried out by the English scientist S. Tennant in 1803.

Externally it looks very beautiful: shiny silver crystals with a blue and cyan tint. It is usually used as an additive to other metals in industry (high-strength ceramic-metal cutters, medical knife blades). Its non-magnetic and durable properties are used in the manufacture of high-precision instruments.

Beryllium

It was obtained by chemist Paul Lebeau at the end of the 19th century. At first, this metal was nicknamed “sweet” because of its candy-like taste. Then it turned out that it has other attractive and original properties, for example, it does not want to enter into any chemical reactions with other elements with rare exceptions (halogen).

The strongest metal in the world is at the same time hard, brittle, light, and also highly toxic. Its exceptional strength (for example, a wire with a diameter of 1 mm can support the weight of a person) is used in laser and space technology, and nuclear energy.

New discoveries

We can go on and on about very strong metals, but technical progress moves forward. Scientists from California recently announced to the world the emergence of a “liquid metal” (from the word “liquid”), which is stronger than titanium. In addition, it turned out to be super lightweight, flexible and highly durable. Therefore, scientists will have to create and develop ways to use the new metal, and in the future, perhaps, make many more discoveries.

The world around us is still fraught with many mysteries, but even phenomena and substances known to scientists for a long time never cease to amaze and delight. We admire bright colors, enjoy tastes and use the properties of all kinds of substances that make our lives more comfortable, safer and more enjoyable. In search of the most reliable and strong materials, man has made many exciting discoveries, and here is a selection of just 25 such unique compounds!

25. Diamonds

If not everyone, then almost everyone knows this for sure. Diamonds are not only one of the most revered gemstones, but also one of the hardest minerals on Earth. On the Mohs scale (a scale of hardness that evaluates the reaction of a mineral to scratching), a diamond is listed at line 10. There are a total of 10 positions on the scale, and the 10th is the last and hardest degree. Diamonds are so hard that they can only be scratched by other diamonds.

24. Catching webs of the spider species Caerostris darwini


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It's hard to believe, but the web of the Caerostris darwini spider (or Darwin's spider) is stronger than steel and harder than Kevlar. This web has been recognized as the hardest biological material in the world, although now it already has a potential competitor, but the data has not yet been confirmed. The spider fiber was tested for such characteristics as breaking strain, impact strength, tensile strength and Young's modulus (the property of a material to resist stretching and compression during elastic deformation), and for all these indicators the spider web showed itself in the most amazing way. In addition, the Darwin spider's web is incredibly lightweight. For example, if we wrap our planet with Caerostris darwini fiber, the weight of such a long thread will be only 500 grams. Such long networks do not exist, but the theoretical calculations are simply amazing!

23. Aerographite


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This synthetic foam is one of the lightest fibrous materials in the world, and it consists of a network of carbon tubes just a few microns in diameter. Aerographite is 75 times lighter than foam, but at the same time much stronger and more flexible. It can be compressed to 30 times its original size without any harm to its extremely elastic structure. Thanks to this property, airgraphite foam can withstand loads up to 40,000 times its own weight.

22. Palladium metal glass


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A team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Berkeley Lab) has developed the new kind metal glass, combining an almost ideal combination of strength and ductility. The reason for the uniqueness of the new material lies in the fact that its chemical structure successfully hides the fragility of existing glassy materials and at the same time maintains a high endurance threshold, which ultimately significantly increases the fatigue strength of this synthetic structure.

21. Tungsten carbide


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Tungsten carbide is an incredibly hard material that is highly wear resistant. IN certain conditions this connection is considered very fragile, but under heavy load it shows unique plastic properties, appearing in the form of slip bands. Thanks to all these qualities, tungsten carbide is used in the manufacture of armor-piercing tips and various equipment, including all kinds of cutters, abrasive discs, drills, cutters, drill bits and other cutting tools.

20. Silicon carbide


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Silicon carbide is one of the main materials used for the production of battle tanks. This compound is known for its low cost, outstanding refractoriness and high hardness, and is therefore often used in the manufacture of equipment or gear that must deflect bullets, cut or grind other durable materials. Silicon carbide makes excellent abrasives, semiconductors, and even inserts in Jewelry imitating diamonds.

19. Cubic boron nitride


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Cubic boron nitride is a super-hard material, similar in hardness to diamond, but also has a number of distinctive advantages - high temperature stability and chemical resistance. Cubic boron nitride does not dissolve in iron and nickel even when exposed to high temperatures, while diamond under the same conditions enters into chemical reactions quite quickly. This is actually beneficial for its use in industrial grinding tools.

18. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), Dyneema fiber brand


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High modulus polyethylene has extremely high wear resistance, low friction coefficient and high fracture toughness (low temperature reliability). Today it is considered the strongest fibrous substance in the world. The most amazing thing about this polyethylene is that it is lighter than water and can stop bullets at the same time! Cables and ropes made from Dyneema fibers do not sink in water, do not require lubrication and do not change their properties when wet, which is very important for shipbuilding.

17. Titanium alloys


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Titanium alloys are incredibly ductile and exhibit amazing strength when stretched. In addition, they have high heat resistance and corrosion resistance, which makes them extremely useful in areas such as aircraft manufacturing, rocketry, shipbuilding, chemical, food and transport engineering.

16. Liquidmetal alloy


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Developed in 2003 at the California Institute of Technology, this material is renowned for its strength and durability. The name of the compound connotes something brittle and liquid, but at room temperature it is actually extremely hard, wear-resistant, resistant to corrosion and transforms when heated, like thermoplastics. The main areas of application so far are the manufacture of watches, golf clubs and covers for mobile phones (Vertu, iPhone).

15. Nanocellulose


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Nanocellulose is isolated from wood fiber and is a new type of wooden material, which is stronger than even steel! In addition, nanocellulose is also cheaper. The innovation has great potential and in the future could seriously compete with glass and carbon fiber. The developers believe that this material will soon be used in great demand in the production of military armor, super-flexible screens, filters, flexible batteries, absorbent aerogels and biofuels.

14. Teeth of limpet snails


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Previously, we already told you about the Darwin spider’s catching net, which was once recognized as the strongest biological material on the planet. However, a recent study has shown that the limpet is the most durable biological substance known to science. Yes, these teeth are stronger than the web of Caerostris darwini. And this is not surprising, because tiny sea creatures feed on algae growing on the surface of harsh rocks, and in order to separate food from rock, these animals have to work hard. Scientists believe that in the future we will be able to use the example of the fibrous structure of the teeth of sea limpets in the engineering industry and begin to build cars, boats and even aircraft increased strength, inspired by the example of simple snails.

13. Maraging steel


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Maraging steel is a high-strength, high-alloy alloy with excellent ductility and toughness. The material is widely used in rocket science and is used to make all kinds of tools.

12. Osmium


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Osmium is an incredibly dense element, and its hardness and high melting point make it difficult to machine. That is why osmium is used where durability and strength are valued most. Osmium alloys are found in electrical contacts, rocketry, military projectiles, surgical implants, and many other applications.

11. Kevlar


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Kevlar is a high-strength fiber that can be found in car tires, brake pads, cables, prosthetic and orthopedic products, body armor, protective clothing fabrics, shipbuilding and drone parts aircraft. The material has become almost synonymous with strength and is a type of plastic with incredibly high strength and elasticity. The tensile strength of Kevlar is 8 times higher than that of steel wire, and it begins to melt at a temperature of 450℃.

10. Ultra-high molecular weight high-density polyethylene, Spectra fiber brand


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UHMWPE is essentially a very durable plastic. Spectra, a UHMWPE brand, is, in turn, a lightweight fiber of the highest wear resistance, 10 times superior to steel in this indicator. Like Kevlar, Spectra is used in the manufacture of body armor and protective helmets. Along with UHMWPE, the Dynimo Spectrum brand is popular in the shipbuilding and transport industries.

9. Graphene


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Graphene is allotropic modification carbon, and its crystal lattice, just one atom thick, is so strong that it is 200 times harder than steel. Graphene looks like cling film, but tearing it is an almost impossible task. To pierce a graphene sheet, you will have to stick a pencil into it, on which you will have to balance a load that weighs an entire school bus. Good luck!

8. Carbon nanotube paper


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Thanks to nanotechnology, scientists have managed to make paper that is 50 thousand times thinner than a human hair. Sheets of carbon nanotubes are 10 times lighter than steel, but the most amazing thing is that they are as much as 500 times stronger than steel! Macroscopic nanotube plates are most promising for the manufacture of supercapacitor electrodes.

7. Metal microgrid


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This is the lightest metal in the world! Metal microgrid is a synthetic porous material that is 100 times lighter than foam. But let him appearance do not mislead you, because these microgrids are also incredibly durable, thanks to which they have great potential for use in all kinds of engineering fields. They can be used to make excellent shock absorbers and thermal insulators, and the metal's amazing ability to shrink and return to its original state allows it to be used for energy storage. Metal microgrids are also actively used in the production of various parts for aircraft American company Boeing.

6. Carbon nanotubes


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We have already talked above about ultra-strong macroscopic plates made of carbon nanotubes. But what kind of material is this? Essentially these are graphene planes rolled into a tube (9th point). The result is incredibly light, resilient and durable material wide range of applications.

5. Airbrush


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Also known as graphene airgel, this material is extremely lightweight and strong at the same time. The new type of gel completely replaces the liquid phase with a gaseous phase and is characterized by sensational hardness, heat resistance, low density and low thermal conductivity. Incredibly, graphene airgel is 7 times lighter than air! The unique compound is able to restore its original shape even after 90% compression and can absorb an amount of oil that is 900 times the weight of the airgraphene used for absorption. Perhaps in the future this class of materials will help combat environmental disasters such as oil spills.

4. Untitled material, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)


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As you read this, a team of scientists from MIT is working to improve the properties of graphene. The researchers said they have already succeeded in converting the two-dimensional structure of this material into three-dimensional. The new graphene substance has not yet received its name, but it is already known that its density is 20 times less than that of steel, and its strength is 10 times higher than that of steel.

3. Carbin


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Although it's just linear chains of carbon atoms, carbyne has 2 times the tensile strength of graphene and is 3 times harder than diamond!

2. Boron nitride wurtzite modification


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This newly discovered natural substance is formed during volcanic eruptions and is 18% harder than diamonds. However, it is superior to diamonds in a number of other parameters. Wurtzite boron nitride is one of only 2 natural substances found on Earth that is harder than diamond. The problem is that there are very few such nitrides in nature, and therefore they are not easy to study or apply in practice.

1. Lonsdaleite


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Also known as hexagonal diamond, lonsdaleite is made up of carbon atoms, but in this modification the atoms are arranged slightly differently. Like wurtzite boron nitride, lonsdaleite is a natural substance superior in hardness to diamond. Moreover, this amazing mineral is as much as 58% harder than diamond! Like wurtzite boron nitride, this compound is extremely rare. Sometimes lonsdaleite is formed during the collision of meteorites containing graphite with the Earth.

Most of the elements in the periodic table belong to metals. They differ in physical and chemical characteristics, but have general properties: high electrical and thermal conductivity, plasticity, positive temperature. Most metals are solid under normal conditions, with one exception to this rule: mercury. Chromium is considered the hardest metal.

In 1766, a previously unknown rich red mineral was discovered at one of the mines near Yekaterinburg. It was given the name “Siberian red lead”. The modern name for this is “crocoite”, its PbCrO4. The new mineral has attracted the attention of scientists. In 1797, the French chemist Vauquelin, conducting experiments with it, isolated a new metal, later called chromium.

Chromium compounds are brightly colored in a variety of colors. This is why it got its name, because in translation from Greek “chrome” means “paint”.

In its pure form, it is a silver-bluish metal. It is an essential component of alloy (stainless) steels, giving them corrosion resistance and hardness. Chromium is widely used in electroplating, to provide a beautiful, wear-resistant protective coating, and in leather processing. Rocket parts, heat-resistant nozzles, etc. are made from alloys based on the base. Most sources claim that chromium is the hardest metal existing on earth. The hardness of chromium (depending on the experimental conditions) reaches 700-800 units on the Brinell scale.

Although chromium is considered the hardest metal on earth, it is only slightly inferior in hardness to tungsten and uranium.

How chromium is obtained in industry

Chromium is found in many minerals. The richest deposits of chrome ores are located in South Africa (South Africa). There are many chrome ores in Kazakhstan, Russia, Zimbabwe, Turkey and some other countries. The most widespread is chromium iron ore Fe (CrO2)2. Chromium is obtained from this mineral by firing it in an electric furnace over a layer of coke. The reaction proceeds according to the following formula: Fe (CrO2)2 + 4C = 2Cr + Fe + 4CO.

The hardest metal from chromium iron ore can be obtained in another way. To do this, the mineral is first fused with soda ash, resulting in the formation of sodium chromate Na2CrO4. Then, after acidifying the solution, the chromium is converted into dichromate (Na2Cr2O7). From sodium dichromate, by calcination with coal, the main chromium oxide Cr2O3 is obtained. At the final stage, after the interaction of this oxide with aluminum at high temperature, pure chromium is formed.

When the word “metal” is mentioned, everyone probably pictures in their imagination a hard, durable and super-strong sheet of iron that cannot simply be bent or broken. However, metals are very different. And if you are wondering which metal is the strongest in the world, then we will provide you with a reliable answer and tell you about such a metal. It is a silver-white material called “titanium”.

Opened by whom and when?

Two scientists worked on the discovery of this metal at once - the Englishman W. Gregory and the German M. Klaptor. They discovered this element at the end of the eighteenth century, but with an interval of six years. In the periodic table, titanium appeared under the twenty-second serial number immediately after the discovery of the metal by scientists. However, due to its high fragility, titanium was not used for a long time. And in 1925 Dutch physicists made a real discovery, isolating the purest titanium, which combines many advantages. The metal has become distinguished by its high manufacturability, excellent specific strength, resistance to corrosion and incredible strength when exposed to high temperatures.

Main characteristics of titanium

Most durable metal in the world, created by scientists in 1925, is incredibly plastic, which allows you to create sheets, rods, tapes, pipes, wire and foil from it. In terms of hardness, titanium is four times harder than iron and copper, and also in this parameter, titanium is twelve times stronger than aluminum. Titanium products retain their strength even when exposed to high temperatures. Titanium parts can serve for a long time under the influence of ultra-high loads.

Also, the strongest metal on Earth has excellent anti-corrosion characteristics. For example, a titanium plate placed in seawater was not exposed to rust for ten years. Electrical and radio electronics engineers have an increased interest in this metal - and all because the strongest metal in the world has significant electrical resistance and is distinguished by non-magnetic properties.

Why is this metal called “titanium”?

There are two versions of the origin of its name. According to one of them, it is believed that the silver-white metal was named after the fairy queen Titania, who is known from German mythology. And all because the material, in addition to its high strength, is also incredibly lightweight. According to another version, the metal is named after the mighty children of the goddess Gaia - the Titans. It is difficult to judge which of these versions is more plausible, but it can be noted that each of them is remarkable and has a place to be.

Application of titanium

The use of silver metal is quite widespread. It is used in the military industry (the construction of missiles, armor for aircraft, hulls for submarines, etc.), medicine (prosthetics), the automotive industry, the agricultural industry, the manufacture of mobile phones and the production of jewelry.

Even lighter and more durable

Quite recently, Californian scientists told the world that they had discovered the lightest and strongest metal. This liquid metal, which is created from a mixture of graphene oxide and lyophilized carbon. Liquid metal has already received high marks from experts and has established itself as an ideal casting and stainless material.

The new metal is so light that flower petals can easily hold it. As you know, graphene is distinguished not only by its lightness and high strength, but also by its excellent flexibility. Therefore, scientists today are developing developments in the direction of creating ultra-light materials, and perhaps in the near future even more unique materials will appear before humanity.