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What three qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements

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User Viktor K
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Titanium and titanium alloys are utilized in various ways because of their beneficial properties. In the medical field titanium is used in the production of knee and joint replacement devices. The qualities of titanium that made this possible include its low weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, durability, non toxicity and long lasting tendency. Also, titanium has flexibility and elasticity that is similar to that of bone and is always available in the market.

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Titanium is Non - toxic , durable , and light weight.

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