precipitated barium sulphate market

Lithopone, C.I. Pigment White 5, is a mixture of inorganic compounds, widely used as a white pigment powder. It is composed of a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide. These insoluble compounds blend well with organic compounds and confer opacity. It was made popular by the cheap production costs, greater coverage. Related white pigments include titanium dioxide, zinc oxide (zinc white), zinc sulfide, and white lead.[1]

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The use of TIO2 in water treatment facilities harnesses the power of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), which involve the generation of hydroxyl radicals that can decompose a wide range of organic pollutants. When exposed to ultraviolet light, TIO2 triggers a reaction that not only breaks down contaminants such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals but also facilitates disinfection by destroying harmful microorganisms without producing harmful byproducts.

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