Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is renowned for its brightness, high refractive index, and stability. It comes in two primary crystalline forms rutile and anatase. Rutile is predominantly used in the production of tires due to its superior characteristics, including high UV resistance, durability, and excellent pigmentary properties. These features make TiO2 an ideal choice for enhancing the performance and longevity of tire products.

Scattering Power of TiO2 and Pigment Volume Concentration

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Permanence and Stability

Rebecca Capua

Various titanium-rich minerals, including ilmenite and rutile, can serve as starting materials for the production of highly purified Titanium Dioxide. The predominant method employed in Titanium Dioxide production is the chloride process. In this process, the mineral, along with coke and chlorine, undergoes a reaction within a fluidized bed, resulting in the formation of primarily titanium tetrachloride and carbon dioxide. Subsequently, the titanium tetrachloride undergoes purification and conversion to Titanium Dioxide. Another method involves treating ilmenite with sulfuric acid to manufacture the chemical.