Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a broad group of plants, animals, and bacteria that are engineered for a wide variety of applications ranging from agricultural production to scientific research.
Titanium and titanium alloys are used in airplanes, missiles and rockets where strength, low weight and resistance to high temperatures are important. Since titanium does not react within the human body, it is used to create artificial hips, pins for setting bones and for other biological implants. Unfortunately, the high cost of titanium has limited its widespread use. Titanium oxide (TiO 2) is used as a pigment to create white paint and accounts for the largest use of the element. Pure titanium oxide is relatively clear and is used to create titania, an artificial gemstone.
Titanium is a transition metal which is very strong and light (4.4 gm/cm3). It has a high melting point (1800Â°C) and finds application in aircraft wings, particularly at points which are subjected to the high heat of exhaust. Titanium dioxide in powder form is very white and is used to advantage as a pigment in special paints and face powders. Titanium dioxide, TiO2, in crystalline form appears in the mineral rutile. It may be colored by small amounts of other metal oxides and has been used for gems. Titanium dioxide also makes up the minerals Brookite and anatase. Titanium and iron together form the oxides ilmenite, FeTiO3, and pseudobrookite, Fe2TiO5.