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20 Minerals
29 Countries
8 Critical risk
3 Very high
// Intelligence brief

Titanium (Ti)

MEDIUM-HIGH RISK
Overview

An exceptionally strong, lightweight metal with the highest strength-to-density ratio of any structural metal. Titanium is foundational to advanced aerospace engineering, submarine hull construction, ballistic protection systems, and high-temperature military components.

Risk score

68/100 — supply chain threat level: Medium-High

Primary use cases

Aircraft Structures, Submarines, Armor, High-Temp Components