Titanium Magnetic Bracelets

At Links! Magnetic Bracelets, we are proud to announce our new Titanium Series magnetic bracelets. We have searched long and hard to locate titanium bracelets that meet our exacting standards and criteria for quality in manufacturing. Titanium bracelets are far more expensive than the traditional stainless steel bracelets and for good reason. The information on Titanium that follows is provided in an effort to help our customers make informed decisions in their purchase of a magnetic bracelet.

What is Titanium?
Titanium (Ti) is a lustrous, silver-grey metallic substance. It is a transitional element of the Periodic Table and carries the atomic number 22. The most desirable properties of Titanium are its strength, durability, light weight and its immunity to corrosion. Titanium carries no magnetic polarity, making it ideal for applications in which a neutral state of electromagnetic interference is preferred. Titanium occurs as an oxide in many iron ores and various other elements, and is found in the ash of coal, in plants and in the human body. Titanium melts at 30,200 degrees Farenheit and boils at 59,490 degrees Farenheit. It is affected very little by heat, electricity and electromagnetic fields. Unlike most of its metal counterparts, Titanium resists the corrosive nature of saltwater, acidity and chlorine. Titanium is hypo-allergenic and is appropriate for use by people who are traditionally sensitive to other metals.

Why is Titanium So Expensive?
Titanium is the fourth most common metal, surpassed only by aluminum, iron and magnesium. It is the ninth most abundant element on earth. So, why is it so expensive? The extraction and production of Titanium alloy is a relatively new and expensive process and has been commercially viable for only about 50 years . Titanium is a difficult metal to work with, and within the jewelry manufacturing industry, the value of Titanium is commensurate with that of many of the "true" precious metals. Unlike gold and silver, Titanium cannot be easily melted and casted. Jewelers who work with Titanium must usually hand-craft their pieces by machining the pieces from a solid Titanium slab.

What is Titanium Used For?
Besides fine jewelry items, Titanium is widely used in the medical field in the production and manufacture of joint replacement components and heart valves. The primary industrial use of Titanium is within the aerospace industry. Originally secreted by the government for use in missile and warplane production, Titanium is now widely used in the commercial aircraft industry. Titanium has also been used to produce high-end cutlery, eyeglass frames, mountain bikes and, of course, jewelry. The most unusual applications of Titanium are it's use to clad the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, Ferrari hubcaps are made from Titanium, and the 1997 Olympic Torch was lined with it.

Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Titanium has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. While Titanium is three times stronger than steel, it weighs about 50 per cent less. The addition of various alloys creates an even stronger, more tensile material. Titanium is about 60 per cent heavier that aluminum, but is twice as strong.

The History of Titanium
The discovery of Titanium was made by British minerologist Gregor Williams in the late 1700's. It was given the name "Titanium" as a derivation of of Greek mythology's Titans, who possessed great strength. However, Titanium did not become commercially available until the 20th century when industrial technology advanced enough to make Titanium production a cost-effective endeavor.

The Aesthetics of Titanium
The most common look of Titanium is a sporty grey tone in a matte finish. However, jewelers have been able to manipulate Titanium to provide consumers with polished, satin and frosted finishes. Colorful finishes can be achieved with Titanium can be created through an anodizing process. Titanium is highly resistant to denting and bending and is also more resistant to scratches than other metals. Titanium's outstanding corrosion resistance is due to the formation of a tightly adherent oxide film on its surface. When damaged, this thin invisible layer immediately reforms, maintaining a surface which is completely resistant to corrosion in all natural environments. This oxide is so resistant to corrosion that titanium components often look brand new even after years of service.
Many Links! customers participate in golf and tennis at the elite performance level and have indicated an interest in magnetic bracelets that are lighter, yet have the same substantive appearance as our traditional stainless steel bracelets. In response, Links! Magnetic Bracelets is pleased to debut the new Titanium Series. All of the bracelets in our Titanium Series are crafted using commercially pure (CP) Grade 2 Titanium. CP Grade 2 is the most biocompatible form of Titanium and is the same grade as is used for medical and surgical applications. The bracelets are superior quality with 3000 gauss neodymium, north polarity magnets on every link, and have stainless steel split pins. All gold is 3 micron, 24K plating applied using an IPG plating method resulting in an extremely durable finish. Take a look at the Links! Magnetic Bracelet Titanium Series...you are sure to be impressed.

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