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.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Transition metals, alloys and corrosion with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 97 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
