titanium dioxide for ceramics manufacturers

The titanium dioxide market fluctuated in the first two quarters of 2023. These pricing patterns resulted from poor demand and reduced intakes from the downstream industries. Amid the slow demand, the manufacturers were forced to reduce their outputs. With rising inflation rates, production cuts gradually increased. Given the economic downturn, the labor strikes further affected the market dynamics, thereby exerting pressure on the pricing fundamentals.

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In the sulfate process, the ore is first crushed and then heated with sulfuric acid. This reaction produces titanyl sulfate, which is subsequently treated with water to form titanium dioxide. The resulting precipitate is filtered, washed, dried, and calcined to produce the final product. One of the drawbacks of this method is the large amount of waste acid generated, which requires careful disposal to minimize environmental impact.

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