Back in stock by popular demand our 21 inch titanium crowbar, ultra light weight and durable, weighing l40% less than comparable steel tools. They are non-magnetic, absolutely impervious to the elements and will never rust, corrode or discolor in any way.

Titanium is nearly as resistant to corrosion as platinum, and resists many acids, salt solutions, and even chlorine gas. Like many metals, it is not water soluble, save perhaps in concentrated acids. It is most useful for the way it combines high-strength a light-weight.

Titanium may be 60% heavier than aluminum, but it is 100% stronger. It is 45% lighter than steel, but equally strong. Thus, it is an ideal replacement for applications where a strong metal is required, light weight an advantage, and where metal fatigue an issue. Among our most popular tools are the crowbars, and also available are our key-tool and knife.  Scuba Divers, Construction Workers

Titanium Facts:

• Titanium was named after the Greek god for the Earth, Titan. Englishman Reverend William Gregor discovered it in 1791, in ilmenite ore, and initially named it menachite. But it was the German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth that found it again several year later in rutile ore and confirmed it as a new element.
   
• The name "Titanium" was derived from the Titans of Greek mythology, symbolizing strength.
   
• Titanium will burn to form titanium dioxide when heated at 610°C in the presence of oxygen. Titanium can also burn in pure nitrogen gas at 800°C with titanium nitride resulting from the chemical reaction. Titanium is only weakly attracted to magnets. It does not conduct electricity very well, or heat. This low thermal conductivity is why, unlike other metals, titanium does not feel cold upon its initial contact with the skin. At high temperatures, titanium reacts readily with oxygen and carbon, creating special challenges in the preparation of titanium metal, crystals, or powder.
   
• Titanium's special combination of light weight, strength, resistance to heat and corrosion make it especially useful in military applications such as aircrafts, armor plating, naval ships, spacecraft and missiles. In civilian applications is valuable in aviation, racket sports, bicycle frames, golf clubs, eyewear frames, light laptop computers, medical implants and jewelry. It is the material of choice for the 10-12% of individuals that suffer dermatitis owing to nickel sensitivity. Titanium is a non-toxic, inert biomaterial and it is ideal for dental and other implants.
   
• Addition of titanium to alloys will have different effects depending on the other metals involved. FOr instance, with steel, titanium will deoxidize and reduce grain size. In stainless steel it is useful to reduce carbon content. With aluminium, grain size is reduced; titanium will harden both copper and vanadium.