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Sigma-Aldrich

Titanium(IV) oxide, rutile

≥99.98% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Titanium dioxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
TiO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
79.87
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

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

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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

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

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