why is titanuim used in body implants and aircrafts?
2007-02-08 12:58:15 · 19 answers · asked by african queen 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I believe because it is light weight, strong, and I know when they used it in my sons arm they said he would be less likely to have an adverse reaction to it.
2007-02-08 13:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by TheOriginalSin♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two most useful properties of the metal form are corrosion resistance, and the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal.
....so in the body the main concern is strength, because joints do come under unbelievable stresses, and that it doesn't corrode is also important.
For aircraft, the strength and lightness means that the aircraft can be lighter. This is good for fuel economy which is in turn good for consumer prices.
2007-02-08 13:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's used in aircraft because it has an amazing strength - to - weight ratio - far better than aluminum, which was the standard amazing metal for years.
In implants, for some unknown reason, the body doesn't recognize it as being incompatible with bone, so, it can actually grow into the bone and become part of it. Also strength/weight.
2007-02-08 13:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zenni Optical There are hundreds of 100% pure titanium eyeglasses at affordable prices.
2016-05-23 23:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely strong, much stronger than many other metals hence its use in aircraft--light weight with strength is desired to save fuel. In body implants--got one just a week ago! The metal is benign as far as the body is concerned, it does not rust or corrode, like steel or many other metals, does not disolve in body fluids over time, and the body, since it does not recognize it as a threat, does not try and reject it by attacking it with white blood cells.
2007-02-08 13:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aircraft parts because it is light weight.
Body implants (with which I have 2 in my knees) because the body doesn't reject it and it is light weight.
It better be strong. It holds me up.
2007-02-08 13:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is 13x stronger than steel and 1/3 the weight, it isnt absorbed or broken down by the body
2007-02-08 13:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by skaterboiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because titanium is super light, and super strong and doesnt expand and shrink in hot and cold as much as other metals. it doesnt get brittle in the cold either. it is however very expensive.
STRONG AND LIGHT
2007-02-08 13:02:28 · answer #8 · answered by chickenninja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
body doesn't reject it, steel would rust and poison you, same with iron, aluminum is toxic like lead, stainless steel can be used I have 4 stainless clips in my shoulder (low magnetic) good for MRI's
2007-02-08 14:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by Earth to Mars 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it can be used in strong, light and corrosion resistant alloys.
2007-02-08 13:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by Stag S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋