Titanium metal is extracted from the ore minerals rutile (titanium dioxide) and ilmenite. Titanium metal is abundant in the earth’s crust (iron-titanium oxide). Titanium possesses exceptional strength, stiffness, and toughness, as well as a low density and high resistance to corrosion. These properties are enabled by a diverse range of titanium alloys, which are used in applications ranging from extremely low to extremely high temperatures. Weight savings are possible in a variety of aerospace applications, as well as in other high-performance industries such as medical, chemicals, and automobiles.