Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
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ISBN: 9780133559897
Author: KALPAKJIAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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What properties of titanium make it attractive for use in race-car and jet-engine components? Why is titanium not used widely for engine components in passenger cars?
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