Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) a naturally occurring oxide of titanium. It is a white, opaque, and highly reflective substance that is commonly used as a pigment in various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and cosmetics.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of titanium dioxide properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | TiO2 |
| Molar Mass | 79.866 g/mol |
| Density (rutile) | 4230 kg/m3 |
| Density (anatase) | 3780 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 1840 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 711 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) | 7.14×10-6 1/°C |
Note: unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017.