Titanium Tetrachloride

TiCl₄

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

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 4 35.4500
Titanium Ti 1 47.8670

Elemental Composition

Cl
Chlorine ×4
74.8%
Ti
Titanium ×1
25.2%

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

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

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).