Titanium vs Vanadium
Side-by-side comparison of Titanium (Ti, element 22) and Vanadium (V, element 23) by atomic structure and physical properties.
| Property | Ti Titanium | V Vanadium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 22 | 23 |
| Symbol | Ti | V |
| Name | Titanium | Vanadium |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 47.867 u | 50.9415 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 4 | 5 |
| Block | d | d |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d24s2 | [Ar]3d34s2 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.54 | 1.63 |
| Electron affinity | 0.0755 eV | 0.525 eV |
| Density | 4500 kg/m³ | 6000 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1667.85 °C | 1909.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3286.85 °C | 3406.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1791 | 1830 |
Key Differences
| Property | Ti Titanium | V Vanadium |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Atomic Weight | 47.867 u ↓ lower | 50.9415 u ↑ higher |
| Density | 4500 kg/m³ ↓ lower | 6000 kg/m³ ↑ higher |
| Melting point | 1667.85 °C ↓ lower | 1909.85 °C ↑ higher |
| Boiling point | 3286.85 °C ↓ lower | 3406.85 °C ↑ higher |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.54 ↓ lower | 1.63 ↑ higher |
| Electron affinity | 0.0755 eV ↓ lower | 0.525 eV ↑ higher |
| Group | 4 | 5 |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d24s2 | [Ar]3d34s2 |
| Discovery year | 1791 | 1830 |