204757

Titanium(IV) oxide, rutile

≥99.98% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Titanium dioxide
• Linear Formula: TiO₂
• CAS Number: 1317-80-2
• Molecular Weight: 79.87
• EC Number: 215-282-2
• MDL number: MFCD00011269
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• PubChem Substance ID: 24852292
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: ≥99.98% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: reagent type: catalyst; core: titanium
• density: 4.17 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: O=[Ti]=O
• InChI: 1S/2O.Ti
• InChI key: GWEVSGVZZGPLCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Titanium(IV) oxide is a semiconductor with asmaller band gap of 3.0 eV. Among the polymorphs of TiO₂, rutile isthe most stable phase in wide temperature and pressure ranges. It is widelyused as a photocatalyst in electrochemical water-splitting reactions and alsofinds application in the field of photovoltaics, sensors, and environmentalremediation.

Application

Titanium(IV) oxide can be used as a photocatalyst for an overall water-splitting reaction. It can also be used as an efficient catalyst for phenol degradation under visible light.

Features and Benefits

• Chemical stability
• Non-toxicity
• Excellent stability against photocorrosion
• Ease of further functionalization

Possesses improved photocatalytic activity.

Other Notes

Contains ~5% anatase

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves