Titanium Tetrachloride
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Cite "Titanium Tetrachloride"
Titanium Tetrachloride. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/titanium-tetrachloride/
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IUPAC: Titanium(IV) chloride
CAS: 7550-45-0
Overview
Titanium tetrachloride is a dense colorless liquid that produces thick white smoke when exposed to moist air. It is the primary precursor for titanium metal and TiO₂ pigment.
Composition
Uses
- • Titanium metal production
- • TiO₂ pigment synthesis
- • Ziegler-Natta catalyst
- • Military smoke screen
Fun Facts
- ✦ The dramatic white smoke it produces was used as a military smoke screen in WWII
Safety
- ⚠ Corrosive
- ⚠ Produces HCl fumes
Structure
SMILES
Cl[Ti](Cl)(Cl)Cl
Properties
- Type
- inorganic
- State
- liquid
- Molar Mass
- 189.68 g/mol
- Density
- 1.7300 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -24.1 °C
- Boiling Point
- 136.4 °C
- Solubility
- decomposes
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 189.8204
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 5
- Complexity
- 19.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Titanium Tetrachloride?
Titanium Tetrachloride (TiCl₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Titanium(IV) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Titanium Tetrachloride?
Titanium Tetrachloride has a molar mass of 189.68 g/mol.
What state is Titanium Tetrachloride at room temperature?
Titanium Tetrachloride is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Titanium Tetrachloride organic or inorganic?
Titanium Tetrachloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Titanium Tetrachloride?
Titanium Tetrachloride (TiCl₄) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Titanium (Ti).