Term: Titanium 

Category: Substrates

Definition: Titanium is a transition metal recognized for its extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and biocompatibility. Due to its excellent biocompatibility with body tissues, titanium is an ideal substrate for biomedical coatings such as hydroxyapatite, hydrophilic, antimicrobial, or drug-eluting layers. 

Structure: Hexagonal close-packed or body-centered cubic crystalline metallic lattice.

Source:Natural  

Common Uses: 

• Orthopedic implants
• Dental implants
• Bone screws
• Cardiovascular stents
• Prosthetics
• Corrosion-resistant industrial parts

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