Titanium Tetrachloride

TiCl₄

IUPAC: Titanium(IV) chloride

CAS: 7550-45-0

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Chlorine Cl 4 35,4500
Titanium Ti 1 47,8670

Composición elemental

Cl
Chlorine ×4
74,8%
Ti
Titanium ×1
25,2%

Usos

  • • Titanium metal production
  • • TiO₂ pigment synthesis
  • • Ziegler-Natta catalyst
  • • Military smoke screen

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The dramatic white smoke it produces was used as a military smoke screen in WWII

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Produces HCl fumes

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ti](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
189,68 g/mol
Densidad
1,7300 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-24,1 °C
Punto de ebullición
136,4 °C
Solubilidad
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

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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).