How did titanium get its symbol?

Answer 1

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The name Titan, and the names of all seven satellites of Saturn then known, come from John Herschel (son of William Herschel, discoverer of Mimas and Enceladus) in his 1847 publication Results of Astronomical Observations Made at the Cape of Good Hope.[15] He suggested the names of the mythological Titans, sisters and brothers of Cronos, the Greek Saturn.

Answer 2

It gets its name from Greek mythology, from the Titans.

The Titans were incredibly strong and powerful gods. The Greek word Titan means "first sons on earth".

Answer 3

it got its name from the Etruscan god Tinia. Although i do not know the full story behinde this

Answer 4

Ti comes from titanium\'s first two letters.

Answer 5

Titanium got its symbol "Ti" from its Latin name "Titanium" which is derived from the Titans of Greek mythology.