The metal of the century is deservedly called titanium .. The history of this metal, its remarkable properties, methods of production, its use in aviation, astronautics, the chemical industry, in everyday life, in transport, in medicine, as well as its capabilities and prospects for use are fascinatingly described in this book. The first edition of the book of the same name, published in Dnepropetrovsk (publishing house "Promsh") in 1975 , was awarded the second prize and the Diploma of the second degree at the All-Union competition of the best works of popular scientific literature . The second edition was released in 1982. Metallurgy Publishing House . Designed for a wide range of readers.