A low-cost, high-efficiency antibacterial copper-titanium alloy plate preparation method

By using inexpensive raw materials and process control, copper-containing titanium alloy plates were prepared, solving the problem of copper existing in compound form in high-copper-content titanium alloys. This achieved highly efficient antibacterial properties and high plasticity, expanding the range of applications.

CN117548676BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17CENT SOUTH UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CENT SOUTH UNIV
Filing Date
2023-11-10
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Technical Problem

In the current high-copper-content titanium alloys, copper exists in the form of intermetallic compounds during the preparation process, which cannot effectively release copper ions, resulting in insignificant antibacterial effects and high costs, thus limiting their application in non-implantable medical devices and daily life.

Method used

Using inexpensive titanium alloy coarse powder, 3D printed titanium alloy recycled powder, and electrolytic copper powder as raw materials, copper-containing titanium alloy plates are prepared through powder metallurgy and process control. This ensures the presence of Ti2Cu phase, solid solution copper, and elemental copper in the alloy. The particle size difference of the powder fills the voids to form a heterogeneous structure. The release of copper and the plasticity of the alloy are controlled by combining hot isostatic pressing, hot rolling, and cold rolling processes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves low-cost and high-efficiency antibacterial effect, with rapid release of copper ions, short sterilization time, high alloy strength and good plasticity, expanding its application range to non-implantable medical devices and daily life.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a low-cost, high-efficiency antibacterial copper-titanium alloy sheet preparation method, belonging to the field of metallic materials. The invention involves mixing titanium alloy coarse powder, 3D-printed titanium alloy recycled powder, and electrolytic copper powder, then packing the mixture into a stainless steel sheath, vibrating, degassing, sealing, and hot isostatic pressing to obtain a copper-titanium alloy billet. The billet, along with the sheath, undergoes heat treatment, followed by hot rolling with the sheath, cold rolling without the sheath, and heat treatment to obtain a titanium alloy sheet with excellent mechanical properties and high-efficiency antibacterial properties. The copper-titanium alloy sheet prepared by this invention can be used not only in implants in orthopedics and dentistry, but also in medical devices, sports equipment, and public fitness facilities. This invention has the advantages of low production cost and simple process flow, making it suitable for industrial production.
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