Why titanium cups so expensive?
As times evolve and living standards improve, people who demand quality in life are no longer limited to just the practicality of items. Nowadays, those who pursue a high-quality lifestyle seek health, convenience, and fashion. With the maturation of titanium cup craftsmanship, titanium cups have become increasingly well-known. In some high-end coffee shops, titanium cups have also become cultural and creative products, suitable to be given as gifts. They are understatedly luxurious and versatile.
Why are titanium cups so expensive? I will analyze from the perspective of raw materials why titanium cups are so expensive, yet they remain very popular.
- Titanium metal is relatively light, with a weight only one-third that of stainless steel.
- Titanium metal is very safe and does not react with the beverages inside the cup, nor does it leach toxic metals. However, conventional stainless steel insulated cups may have the potential to leach heavy metals such as chromium, nickel, and manganese, which can be harmful to health.
- Although stainless steel insulated cups can be used to hold hot water and keep beverages warm or cold, they are not suitable for holding acidic drinks, such as fruit juice or soda. This is because acidic drinks may damage the inner wall of the insulated cup and could lead to the leaching of heavy metals such as chromium, nickel, and manganese, which are harmful to human health.
- Chromium metal can cause damage to the skin, respiratory tract, and digestive system, nickel metal may cause allergic reactions, and manganese metal may lead to neurological damage. Therefore, please avoid using ordinary stainless steel insulated cups for holding fruit juice or acidic beverages.
- Many people also use stainless steel insulated cups as a substitute for medicine boxes to store medicine or health products. If the medicine or health product is acidic, it can easily react with the inner wall and may lead to the leaching of heavy metals such as chromium, nickel, and manganese, which is detrimental to health.
- However, titanium metal does not have these issues. Titanium is a biocompatible metal that can be safely implanted in the human body. It has stability and does not react with acidic or alkaline substances. Titanium metal also has antimicrobial properties, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria. Since titanium is not absorbed by the human body or through the skin, it is an absolutely safe metal!
- Titanium cups do not require painting or plastic spraying on their surfaces, which reduces environmental pollution and the possibility of harmful substances affecting the body. Titanium cups can form a gorgeous surface through high-temperature crystallization, which is natural and harmless.
The above are the advantages of titanium metal. Next, I will explain from the perspectives of raw materials and craftsmanship why titanium cups are so expensive.
1.The raw material cost for stainless steel is around 14,000 CNY/ton, while titanium is priced at approximately 65,000 CNY/ton. This represents nearly a fivefold price difference. Additionally, the high scrap rate of titanium metal means that the price of titanium cups will be about 7 to 8 times that of stainless steel insulated cups. This is unavoidable.
2.Due to the fact that titanium metal is much softer than stainless steel, special vacuum-drawing machines and tube-drawing machines are required when making cups out of titanium, and the cost of these machines is much higher than ordinary ones
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