Originally posted by subcsailor
Researching titanium based alloys for oxygen content is just not that spectactular. However these scientists that have done these types of research
are the one trying to spill the beans? Or maybe....they come upon something new and really cool then use the UFO movement to make a name for
themselves.
IDK...the link is there but just very sketchy IMO.
Sure, in 2011 titanium-based alloys aren't that impressive, but in 1947 titanium-based research was probably pretty significant with plenty of
implications, particularly of value in military and space matters. Although titanium was discovered in 1791, large quantities of titanium were not
available to U.S. scientists for research & development. When Lockheed was building the Blackbird, the CIA had to operate "front" companies to get
enough of it shipped into the United States because the Soviet Union was a major supplier of the precious metals.
"...In the USA, the Department of Defense realized the strategic importance of the metal[34] and supported early efforts of commercialization.
Throughout the period of the Cold War, titanium was considered a Strategic Material by the U.S. government..."
Here are a few of titanium's "spectacular" properites:
-corrosion resistance
-paired easily with other alloys (significance in missles, jet engines, & aerospace)
-high strength-to-weight ratio
-hard, non-magnetic, & poor conductor of heat and electricity
-biocompatible (body doesn't reject)
So I would counter and say, yes, titanium was pretty spectacular in the 1940's, especially with the advent of both the Cold War and Space Race. The
pure logistics of importing and utilizing titanium from and against the Russians was particularly spectacular.
Thanks for the reply and keep 'em coming! Cheers!!