titanium dioxide used for tire factory

In the pigment industry, rutile titanium dioxide is widely used due to its brightness and extremely high refractive index, which provides excellent hiding power in paints, plastics, paper, inks, fibers, and foods. It is the most common white pigment because of its non-toxicity, stability, and ability to reflect all colors of light equally. The use of rutile titanium dioxide in paint formulations ensures long-lasting, vibrant colors that are resistant to fading caused by exposure to sunlight.

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Lithopone or sulphide of zinc white has been in general use for twenty years or more in many industries where a white pigment of considerable body or hiding power is required that is not subject to change like lead carbonate and has not the brittle character of zinc oxide, besides being sold at a lower figure than either of these. Nevertheless it is still comparatively new to the general painting trade. Because of our tariff protection its manufacture in this country has made great progress. Yet in spite of this and the duty imposed on it, the imports are still in excess of the quantity manufactured here. A short history of its origin will no doubt prove of interest to our readers.

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