Titanium alloys are commonly used to make artificial hip joints.
One reason titanium alloys are used is because they have a low density, which makes the implant lighter.
Give one other reason why titanium alloys are suitable for artificial hip joints.
97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion, covering 6.1.1 Properties of transition metals, 6.1.2 Corrosion and its prevention, and 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.