Titanium Dioxide
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Cite "Titanium Dioxide"
Titanium Dioxide. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/titanium-dioxide/
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IUPAC: Titanium dioxide
CAS: 13463-67-7
Overview
Titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment due to its brightness and high refractive index. It is used in paints, sunscreens, and food coloring.
Composition
Uses
- • White pigment
- • Sunscreen
- • Food coloring (E171)
- • Self-cleaning coatings
Fun Facts
- ✦ TiO₂ reflects over 96% of visible light, making it the whitest white pigment
Safety
- ⚠ Possible carcinogen when inhaled as dust
Structure
SMILES
O=[Ti]=O
Properties
- Type
- oxide
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 79.87 g/mol
- Density
- 4.2300 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1843.0 °C
- Boiling Point
- 2972.0 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 79.9378
- TPSA
- 34.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 3
- Complexity
- 18.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Titanium Dioxide?
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Titanium dioxide.
What is the molecular weight of Titanium Dioxide?
Titanium Dioxide has a molar mass of 79.87 g/mol.
What state is Titanium Dioxide at room temperature?
Titanium Dioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Titanium Dioxide organic or inorganic?
Titanium Dioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Titanium Dioxide?
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Titanium (Ti).