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Manufacturers of rutile titanium dioxide employ different processes to produce this versatile pigment. The two primary methods are the sulfate process and the chloride process. In the sulfate process, ilmenite ore is treated with sulfuric acid to form titanyl sulfate solution, which is subsequently processed into titanium dioxide. This method typically results in a more opaque and durable pigment that is preferred in applications where weatherability is crucial. On the other hand, the chloride process involves treating rutile ore with chlorine gas to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then refined and oxidized to form titanium dioxide. This method often yields a higher purity product suitable for applications requiring greater brightness and color stability.

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Hemolysis was studied on suspensions of P25TiO2NPs (0.2 mg/mL and 0.02 mg/mL), vitaminB2@P25TiO2NPs (0.2 mg/mL and 0.02 mg/mL) and vitamin B2 (0.2 mg/mL and 0.02 mg/mL) were prepared and mixed with 500 μL of anticoagulated blood (donated by Laboratorio de Hemoderivados, UNC) in a rate of 1/10. A solution of NaCl 10% was used as the positive control and PBS as the negative control. Then, the samples were irradiated using the LED described above for 3 and 6 h to simulate the light penetration into the skin. Also, a set of samples was kept in the dark as control. Finally, the samples were centrifuged and the absorbance at 540 nm was measured in the supernatants. The experiment was reproduced twice; the standard deviation was calculated and p-value < 0.05 were considered significant.

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Moreover, the influence of international trade policies and geopolitical factors cannot be understated. Changes in import tariffs or export restrictions can significantly affect the cost of raw materials, thereby impacting the operational budgets of rutile factories. To mitigate these risks, many factories have started to explore opportunities for vertical integration, either by acquiring mines or establishing long-term contracts with suppliers To mitigate these risks, many factories have started to explore opportunities for vertical integration, either by acquiring mines or establishing long-term contracts with suppliers To mitigate these risks, many factories have started to explore opportunities for vertical integration, either by acquiring mines or establishing long-term contracts with suppliers To mitigate these risks, many factories have started to explore opportunities for vertical integration, either by acquiring mines or establishing long-term contracts with suppliersrutile market factory.

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