Yes. Titanium is a metal, classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.

How many protons does titanium have?

Titanium has 22 protons. Its atomic number is 22, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of titanium.

What group and period is titanium in?

Titanium is in group 4 and period 4 of the periodic table, in the d-block.

What is the atomic mass of titanium?

The atomic mass of titanium is 47.867 u (unified atomic mass units).

Element 22

Titanium (Ti)

Transition metal · Period 4 · Group 4 · d-block

Titanium (Ti) is element 22 of the periodic table, a transition metal in period 4, group 4 (d-block) with an atomic mass of 47.867 and is a solid at standard conditions.

At a glance

Atomic number: 22
Symbol: Ti
Atomic mass: 47.867 u
Category: Transition metals
Period: 4
Group: 4
Block: d-block
Phase at STP: solid

Electron structure

Electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d2 4s2
Shorthand configuration: [Ar] 3d2 4s2
Electrons per shell: 2, 8, 10, 2
Oxidation states: -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4

Physical properties

Melting point: 1,941 K (1,667.85 °C)
Boiling point: 3,560 K (3,286.85 °C)
Density: 4.506 g/cm³
Phase: solid

Atomic properties

Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.54
Atomic radius: 176 pm
Covalent radius: 160 pm
First ionization energy: 659 kJ/mol
Electron affinity: 8 kJ/mol

Notable isotopes

Notable isotopes of Titanium: mass number, atomic mass, natural abundance, and stability.
Isotope	Mass	Abundance	Stability
Ti-48	47.94795	73.72%	Stable

Common uses

Aerospace
Medical implants
Jewelry
Paint pigments

Discovery

Year: 1791
Discovered by: William Gregor
Country: England

Frequently asked questions

Is titanium a metal?: Yes. Titanium is a metal, classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.
How many protons does titanium have?: Titanium has 22 protons. Its atomic number is 22, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of titanium.
What group and period is titanium in?: Titanium is in group 4 and period 4 of the periodic table, in the d-block.
What is the atomic mass of titanium?: The atomic mass of titanium is 47.867 u (unified atomic mass units).

Keep exploring

Titanium's row is on the printable element property sheet, and its tile is on the periodic table wall chart - the same numbers as above, laid out for A4 or A3 paper.