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Titanium Dioxide chemical Formula: TiO2. By: Allison Woldstad. Information. Titanium Dioxide is not toxic Physical Properties: It is a powder and it is white. Synonyms: Titanium (IV) Oxide; C.I. 77891; Titania It is made both naturally and chemically.
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Titanium Dioxidechemical Formula: TiO2 By: Allison Woldstad
Information • Titanium Dioxide is not toxic • Physical Properties: It is a powder and it is white. • Synonyms: Titanium (IV) Oxide; C.I. 77891; Titania • It is made both naturally and chemically. • TiO2 has been here as long as the earth has been here. • Its is one of the top 50 chemicals produced world wide • It comes in two forms:Rutile and Anatase
Some interesting facts on Titanium Dioxide. • It is used in big industries such as paint, printing ink, rubber, glass, cosmetics, soap, plastics and paper. It is also used in toothpaste and sunscreen. • Appearance: White Powder. • Odor: Odorless. • Solubility: Insoluble in water. • Specific Gravity: 4.26 • Boiling Point: 2500 - 3000C (4532 - 5432F) • Melting Point: 1855C (3371F) • IT MAY BE CANCEROUS!! They are not sure yet though.
TiO2 is one of the things that helps turn your teeth whiter. TiO2 is chemically processed to remove the impurities (plaque), leaving it pure white. It is what makes sunscreen look white