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The high strength, low weight, outstanding corrosion resistance possessed by titanium and titanium alloys have led to a wide and diversified range of successful applications which demand high levels of reliable performance in surgery and medicine as well as in aerospace, automotive, chemical plant, power generation, oil and gas extraction, sports, and other major industries.
Read more about a) the suitability of titanium for implant purposes, b) titanium performance in medical applications, c) titanium medical specifications, d) bone and joint replacement, e) dental implants, f) maxillofacial and craniofacial treatments, g) cardiovascular devices, h) external prostheses, and i) surgical instruments.