About TiO₂ (Titanium Dioxide)

 
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In this post, I’d like to briefly explain TIO2 (Titanium Dioxide).

TIO2 (Titanium Dioxide)

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is a chemical compound composed of titanium (Ti) and oxygen (O). Let’s break down the name "Titanium Dioxide" for better understanding:

-Titanium (Ti): Element 22 on the periodic table, known for its excellent strength and corrosion resistance.

-Dioxide: The prefix "di-" means "two," and "oxide" refers to oxygen (O). Thus, "dioxide" indicates the presence of two oxygen atoms bonded together.

In essence, Ti and O₂ combine to form TiO₂.

Titanium Dioxide is also commonly referred to as "rutile" in everyday terms.

TiO₂ is primarily produced from ilmenite ore through the Sulfate Process or the Chloride Process:

-Sulfate Process: This method involves digesting ilmenite with sulfuric acid to produce soluble titanium sulfate. The titanium sulfate is then hydrolyzed and calcined to yield TiO₂.

-Chloride Process: Ilmenite or titanium slag reacts with chlorine to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then oxidized to form TiO₂.

The primary applications of Titanium Dioxide include:

-Pigment: Due to its high opacity and bright white color, it is widely used in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper.

-Sunscreen: Its ability to effectively absorb and block ultraviolet (UV) rays makes it a key ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics.

-Photocatalyst: As a substance that promotes chemical reactions under light, it is used for environmental purification and self-cleaning surfaces due to its ability to decompose organic pollutants under UV light.

(*The focus of this blog post is on the use of Titanium Dioxide as a pigment. For information on its applications in sunscreens or as a photocatalyst, please refer to other posts on my blog. Thank you for your interest!)

TiO₂ can be broadly categorized into three types: Rutile, Anatase, and Brookite. Here's a brief overview of each type:

1. Rutile (R-grade TiO₂):

   • The most stable and common form.
   • Primarily used in pigments, coatings, and as a raw material for plastic production.

2. Anatase (A-grade TiO₂):

   • Commonly used in photocatalysts, solar cells, paints and coatings (less frequent than rutile), and cosmetics.

3. Brookite :

• A rare form of TiO₂ that is not widely used commercially.

In the following posts, I will provide a more detailed explanation of the Rutile type (R-grade TiO₂) and the Anatase type (A-grade TiO₂) of Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂).

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