And as for the way it looks, well, see what happens when you casually place the PowerBook G4 on your aeroplane tray, pop the lid open and start watching a DVD movie on the wide-format display. If the PC notebook user in the next aisle doesn't show a noticeable reaction, have the flight attendant check for a pulse. Everyday uses for titanium range from shafts for golf clubs and pool cues to frames for bicycles and tennis rackets. You'll also find titanium in vehicle components like inlet valves, exhaust valves, valve springs, valve retainers, rocker arms, connecting rods and suspension springs. But only in finer automobiles, of course.
Titanium is the most biocompatible of all metals.
That's why it's widely used for surgical implants and devices. In fact, titanium replacements for hips and other joints have been going strong for over 30 years. Titanium is also a popular choice for jewellery. Inc. All rights reserved.