Titanium Dioxide

TiO₂

IUPAC: Titanium dioxide

CAS: 13463-67-7

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Titanium Ti 1 47,8670

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
40,1%

Verwendung

  • White pigment
  • Sunscreen
  • Food coloring (E171)
  • Self-cleaning coatings

Wissenswertes

  • TiO₂ reflects over 96% of visible light, making it the whitest white pigment

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen when inhaled as dust

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ti]=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
79,87 g/mol
Dichte
4,2300 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1843,0 °C
Siedepunkt
2972,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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).