In chemistry,titanium dioxide (TiO₂),titanium dioxideortitanium oxidealso known as,titaniumis a compound formed by the combination of the element with oxygen. Its chemical formula isTiO₂This compound is found in nature especially in mineral forms and most commonly inrutile,anatasecrystal forms.
Titanium dioxide,a white-colored compoundand is an important compound used in many industrial applications.
Production and Reactions
It is not found pure in nature and is produced from iron titanium dioxide (Fe3TiO3) ores.
Crude titanium dioxide can be obtained by purifying titanium tetrachloride.
In addition to white, a very beautiful red color similar to arterial blood can be obtained as a result of different crystallization.
Areas of Use
Food
It is a food colorant known by the food additive code E171. It is a substance that gives a white color to most products.
CoatingIt is used for coating together with silicon dioxide in visible and near-infrared wavelengths.
Cosmetics
Titanium dioxide is used in cosmetics as a thickener, whitener, lubricant, and UV blocker. It is especially used as a skin protectant in sunscreens.
Hygiene
Taking advantage of this chemical’s photocatalytic property, it absorbs dirt with sunlight and is used for hygiene purposes in many sectors.
Toothpaste
In this sector, it is used as a tooth whitener, which is claimed to clean the colored layer on teeth and is abundantly found in toothpaste contents.
