rutile vs anatase manufacturers

The North American region suffered from the excess influx of material in the market, especially from the Asian countries, in the first half of the third quarter. The quarter, however, showed signs of significant improvement with a rise in the number of offtakes. Further, the lack of labor in the US challenged the rates of production of titanium dioxide and resulted in the depletion in the level of existing inventories, pushing the titanium dioxide price graph in an upward direction.

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The refractive index of rutile TiO2 is among the highest known, which results in unparalleled hiding power in paints and coatings. Its ability to reflect light across a broad spectrum enhances the brightness and opacity of products, thereby reducing the amount of pigment required to achieve the desired effect. Consequently, rutile is frequently chosen over other types of TiO2 in industrial applications where high performance and cost efficiency are paramount.

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