why does pure titanium burn on rubbing with pure titanium?

Answer Posted / s.v.ramana rao

Titanium and zirconium metals are pyrophoric( i.e they easily catch fire in powder form) in nature,they are used in manufacture of crackers for sparkling effect.

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