Formation of Titanium Dioxide
Ti + O2 → TiO2
Visão geral
Titanium metal reacts with oxygen to form titanium dioxide, a brilliant white compound. Titanium burns with an intense white flame in oxygen. The resulting oxide is one of the most widely used white pigments in the world.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagente | Titanium Ti | 1 | (s) |
| Reagente | Oxygen O | 1 | (g) |
| Produto | Titanium Dioxide TiO₂ | 1 | (s) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
White paint, sunscreen, and toothpaste all contain titanium dioxide as a white pigment or UV-blocker.
Importância industrial
O dióxido de titânio é o pigmento branco mais importante a nível mundial, utilizado em tintas, plásticos, papel e cosméticos. A produção supera 6 milhões de toneladas anuais. O TiO₂ é também um fotocatalisador para a purificação de ar e água.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Synthesis
- Reversível
- Não
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -944,0 kJ/mol
Reações relacionadas
Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide
Formation of Potassium Chloride
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate
Formation of Sodium Peroxide
Formation of Silicon Dioxide
Formation of Tungsten Carbide
Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide
Formation of Sulfur Dioxide
Formation of Hydrogen Sulfide
Formation of Carbon Monoxide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Formation of Titanium Dioxide?
The balanced equation is: Ti + O₂ → TiO₂.
What type of reaction is Formation of Titanium Dioxide?
Formation of Titanium Dioxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Titanium Dioxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Titanium Dioxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -944.0 kJ/mol.