F1 uses carbon fiber brakes so heat isn't the issue, but it's a hell of alot more expensive“The amount of titanium to produce silencers is probably trivial...”
I’ve often wondered why none of the larger silencer manufacturers haven’t started incorporating other lightweight materials such as carbon fiber or polymers into their silencers. Perhaps it’s heat related issues, but it seems that weights could certainly be reduced, especially for the larger calibers.
F1 uses carbon fiber brakes so heat isn't the issue, but it's a hell of alot more expensive