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What properties of titanium make it attractive for use in race-car and jet-engine components?

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Titanium's high quality to weight proportion and corrosion protection at room and hoisted temperature makes it appealing for use in elite applications. High cost of titanium is the key purpose behind not utilizing it in traveler autos. The cost of large scale manufacturing of the parts would drive the last items cost fundamentally.
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