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\"TitaniumAccording to the United States Geological Survey (USGS),<\/a> titanium was first discovered in 1791 by the British clergyman and amateur geologist\u00a0William Gregor, who produced a white metallic oxide from black magnetic sands.\u00a0Although magmatic ilmenite is an important source of titanium ore, much of the titanium mined\u00a0today is from heavy mineral deposits. It’s now used in paint, toothpaste, sunscreen, milk, artificial hip joints, golf clubs, and airplanes, among other things. Take a look at this infographic to learn\u00a09 Fast Facts About Titanium<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), titanium was first discovered in 1791 by the British clergyman and amateur geologist\u00a0William Gregor, who produced a white metallic oxide from black magnetic sands.\u00a0Although magmatic ilmenite is an important source of titanium ore, much of the titanium mined\u00a0today is from heavy mineral deposits. 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