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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2016 22:47:00 GMT -8
I just bought a titanium spork randomly on Amazon because of reasonable price and my favor to the logo. It is lightweight, but how do I tell if it really is titanium?   |
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Post by dirthurts on Jul 4, 2016 5:21:27 GMT -8
Titanium has a very distinct feel and texture. A little grippy with gradings, unlike steel or aluminum which both come out smooth, generally.
It will also be non-magnetic and if you sand a section of it, the exposed section should be darker than aluminum.
You can also anodize it by applying a damp paper towel to it with a battery on the other size (9V should do it).
Generally though, it's pretty obvious just by look and feel.
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Post by dirthurts on Jul 4, 2016 5:22:59 GMT -8
If you're feeling really fancy you can find its specific weight...
Weight/Volume of water displaced. Should come out to 4.5 ish.
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Post by zeke on Jul 4, 2016 5:45:46 GMT -8
Apply a torch to it. Titanium will turn lovely iridescent shades of blue and red. It will keep the color. Alternatively, you could determine its mass by placing it in water in a properly graduated vessel and then comparing its weight by mass.
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Post by almostthere on Jul 4, 2016 6:20:18 GMT -8
Walk into REI and pick up a titanium spoon, and then an aluminum spoon.
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Post by franco on Jul 4, 2016 14:34:03 GMT -8
I did the Zeke suggested test on my Backpackinglight long spoon because it looks and feel like stainless steel. Beware that the colour will remain but you get a personalised spork.. I'll post a photo if Photobucket works again for me... It can be seen towards the bottom of this page : www.traildesigns.com/about/gallery13on the left inside a GSI mug |
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Post by zeke on Jul 4, 2016 15:43:43 GMT -8
Titanium will turn lovely iridescent shades of blue and red. It will keep the color. |
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Post by BigLoad on Jul 4, 2016 17:27:36 GMT -8
What will you do if it isn't titanium? Can you still use it to eat?
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Post by reuben on Jul 5, 2016 0:50:32 GMT -8
Put it in your left pants pocket, fork side down. Hike 500 miles. If it wears a hole in your pocket, it's titanium.
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Post by tigger on Jul 5, 2016 9:00:18 GMT -8
If it costs a minimum of three times the same item to the left and right of it, it's titanium.
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Post by reuben on Jul 5, 2016 9:10:50 GMT -8
If it's for sale on ebay, it's definitely titanium.
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Post by tigger on Jul 5, 2016 9:14:54 GMT -8
If you don't bother to drill it out, it's most likely titanium...or your mattress.
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Post by dirthurts on Jul 5, 2016 15:07:34 GMT -8
If it's light enough and strong enough, what does it really matter what the material is anyway? I prefer plastic personally...Lighter cheaper and easy to replace.
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Post by tigger on Jul 5, 2016 15:18:13 GMT -8
If it's light enough and strong enough, what does it really matter what the material is anyway? You obviously haven't heard of the Titanium club. It's really cool. Invites to the annual Titanium party, special shiny buttons, and the obvious Lighter than air but more expensive than water...smart water that is. |
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Post by reuben on Jul 5, 2016 16:20:45 GMT -8
I think I have a platinum credit card. Or maybe gold or something. Whatever it is, the bank tells me it's really cool. Nothing else matters.
I also have a plastic spoon with a long handle. It works quite well. Again, nothing else matters (but much more seriously this time).
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