Ti5Cu2 is a titanium-copper alloy combining titanium's biocompatibility and corrosion resistance with copper's antimicrobial properties. This material is primarily investigated for biomedical applications where infection prevention is critical, particularly in orthopedic implants and dental devices where copper's bactericidal effect can reduce post-surgical complications. The alloy represents an emerging class of functional titanium composites designed to bridge the gap between passive corrosion protection and active antimicrobial performance, offering engineers an alternative to conventional Ti-6Al-4V when biological activity is a design requirement.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1982 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1671 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05638 | eV/atom | — |