Titanium is a "wonder material" with incredible strength - it's twice as strong as iron. At high temperatures it can be forced into intricate shapes. It's also used in sunscreen, paint, space toilets and Oreos. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Dr. Paula C. Piilonen, Research Scientist, Mineralogy, Canadian Museum of Nature, and Brad Diak, Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen's University.

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