1. Tungsten
The strongest metal on Earth is tungsten, which has the highest tensile strength of any known metal.
Tungsten is a rare metal found naturally on the Earth's surface. It was first identified as a new element in 1781 and separated into metal for the first time in 1783.
Tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals, melting at 3,422℃, and the highest boiling point of 5,930℃. Its density is 19.3 times that of water, much higher than the melting point of lead.
Tungsten and steel alloys are widely used in a variety of products and industries, such as welding electrodes, superalloys, lamps, electrical applications, military applications and more.
2. Titanium
Titanium is a shiny transition metal known for its high strength and very low density, making it the preferred choice for industrial use.
With its silvery appearance, low density and high strength, titanium has excellent resistance to seawater and chlorine corrosion.
Compared to steel, titanium is much purer and stronger, making it suitable for use in pigments, coatings and additives. It is also used in the manufacture of parts for aircraft and military equipment, and has numerous applications in various sectors.
3. Tritium
Tritium is a rare metal that can be found on Earth and can be one of the most expensive rare elements.
It is often found alongside other rare metals on Earth, making it difficult to separate from these other elements.
4. Osmium
Osmium is the densest metal known and belongs to the platinum group of metals.
It is a shiny silver metal, highly resistant to water and acids.
Osmium is used as a catalyst in certain alloys and industries. Due to its high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance, it is also widely used in the production of pens, compasses, long-lasting gramophone needles and high-quality watch bearing tips.
In the medical field, osmium is used in the manufacture of medical equipment such as heart valves and pacemakers. It is often combined with platinum to create an alloy made up of 90% platinum and 10% osmium. The melting point of osmium is 3030°C.
5. Iron
Iron is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and also one of the most used metals in the world. It makes up the main part of the Earth's outer and inner core.
Iron can exist in four different crystalline forms.
This versatile metal is used in almost every industry, from food production and containers to private cars, from screwdrivers to washing machines, from cargo ships to paper staplers.
6. Steel
Steel is the most commonly used metal and can be found in many industries and also in homes. It is produced in a blast furnace by smelting iron and adding carbon to it.
Due to its high tensile strength and low cost, steel is a primary component in shipbuilding, infrastructure, tools, automobiles, machinery, electrical appliances, weapons and many other applications. It is often referred to as the most important building material in the world.
7. Zirconium
Zirconium is a grayish-white, high-gloss transition metal. It is commonly used as a alloying agent, shading agent and refractory material.
Zirconium alloys are widely used in the production of pipes, pipe fittings and heat exchangers. This metal is also used in steel alloys, colored enamels, bricks, ceramics, abrasives, flash lamps, filaments, artificial gemstones and some deodorants.
Due to its strong corrosion resistance, zirconium is widely used in the aviation industry, metallurgical industry, aerospace industry and nuclear industry. Additionally, zirconium is commonly used in the medical industry, such as in the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and dialysis, and in the dental field to produce dental crowns.
8. Chrome
Chromium is a hard, shiny and brittle metal, usually silvery gray in color. It is highly polished and does not tarnish in the air. Although it is unstable in oxygen, it can be used in various applications due to its excellent hardness, corrosion resistance and polishing performance. These applications include chrome plating, dye production, tanning, production of pigments, mordants and wood protective agents.
9. Vanadium
Vanadium is one of the strongest metals in the world. It is a soft, rare and resistant metal, generally grayish-white in color. The metal is named after the Norwegian goddess of beauty, Varnadis, and is represented by the symbol V with atomic number 23. It was discovered by Andrés Manuel in 1801.
China and Russia are the main producers of vanadium, which can be found naturally in 65 different minerals and can be used in fossil fuel sediments. This hard, gray metal can be used in a variety of applications, such as ferrovanadium, nitrides, carbides, iron and steel, powder metallurgy, coatings, and superconducting magnets. The melting point of vanadium is 1910°C.
10. Tantalum
Tantalum is a soft, shiny silver metal that is nearly corrosion-resistant due to the oxide film on its surface, making it one of the strongest metals in the world. It finds wide applications in aircraft engines and electrical equipment such as capacitors.
Due to its high resistance to chemical attack, tantalum is used in the chemical industry, for example, in heat exchangers for boilers used in the evaporation of strong acids. Tantalum's atomic number is 73 and its symbol is Ta. The metal has boiling and melting points of 5,457°C and 3,020°C, respectively.
Despite its usefulness, tantalum production is limited to a few areas, including Thailand, Australia, Congo, Brazil, Portugal and Canada.
