Ray-Ban Titanium Frames: the berserk power of myth

Buying new glasses, no matter how you look at it, is a pleasant event. It is usually followed by a string of long and happy days of use...

But if your "happily ever after" turns into broken glasses: your colleague sat on them, your son threw them from the balcony, or they simply fell off your nose at the most inconvenient moment, you should consider getting a pair made of titanium, one of the strongest metals on Earth.

A tribute to history

Titanium is a lightweight, silver-white metal, an element of the fourth period in the periodic table. It was discovered almost simultaneously by the Englishman W. Gregor and the German M. Klaproth: the first studied the composition of magnetic iron sand, while the second explored the mineral rutile, both of which contained titanium. The first to isolate metallic titanium was J. Berzelius in 1825.



Titanium ranks 10th in abundance on Earth. Interestingly, this metal is found in various substances: the Earth's crust, seawater, clays, shales, and more.

Giant or fairy?

As for the romantic name of the metal, it was proposed by Martin Klaproth, in tribute to the titans — powerful and fierce children of Gaia from Greek mythology (the scientist had previously referred to myths, naming another discovered element uranium).



According to another version, the metal was named after Titania — the fairy queen of German mythology — to emphasize the material's phenomenal lightness.

Titanic strength of Ray-Ban frames

The use of titanium for frame construction is growing. Today, there are several ways this metal is applied in optical purposes:
• pure metal frames (90-100% titanium);
• mixed metal frames (75-90% titanium) — the majority of frames;
• beta-titanium frames (a titanium-aluminum-vanadium alloy);
• "memory" frames Memo-Ray (a titanium-nickel alloy).

It should be noted that titanium frames typically do not have coatings, meaning they maintain a natural silver color.



So, what does the lucky owner of a titanium frame get? First, unique lightness (50% lighter than other metals): if you're tired of pressure on your nose. Second, TITANIC strength (long-lasting wear): in case you like to sit on your glasses. Third, increased corrosion resistance: perfect for fishing enthusiasts or those living near water, or if you tend to sweat more in summer. Fourth, hypoallergenic properties: 10% of the world's population is allergic to nickel, often used in frame construction. Fifth, elasticity and flexibility: for champions in catching their temples on anything and everything =).



The Ray-Ban brand never stays away from technological innovations and fashion trends. The same goes for titanium frames — we have them both in our sunglasses line and in our corrective frames.