Description
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles – Anatase, Purity: 99.5+%, Size: 15–20 nm
Overview:
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Nanoparticles in anatase form offer exceptional photocatalytic activity, UV absorption, and chemical stability. With a particle size of 15–20 nm and high purity of 99.5+%, these white, ultra-fine powders exhibit a high specific surface area and are ideal for a wide range of applications including cosmetics, coatings, photocatalysis, and environmental protection.
Technical Properties:
Property | Value |
---|---|
Purity (%) | 99.5+ |
Color | White |
Average Particle Size (nm) | 15–20 |
Specific Surface Area (m²/g) | 60 |
Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.19 |
True Density (g/cm³) | 4.1 |
Loss on Drying (%) | 1.0 |
Loss on Ignition (%) | 3.0 |
pH | 5.5–6.5 |
Elemental Impurities (wt%):
K | Na | Fe | Al |
---|---|---|---|
0.0085 | 0.0076 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
Applications:
Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles are highly versatile and serve numerous industries:
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Widely used in sunscreens, whitening creams, vanishing creams, foundations, moisturizers, and other cosmetic products due to its excellent UV-blocking and whitening properties.
Coatings and Packaging: Acts as a high-opacity pigment and UV protectant in plastic coatings, food packaging films, and printing inks.
Environmental and Photocatalytic Applications: Employed in photocatalysts, self-cleaning surfaces, antibacterial agents, and wastewater treatment for its photocatalytic decomposition of organic pollutants.
Glass and Ceramics: Used for self-cleaning ceramic tiles, coatings on glass, and UV-resistant applications.
Industrial Applications: In the metallurgical industry for producing titanium, ferrotitanium alloys, and carbide alloys. Also used in papermaking to enhance whiteness and opacity.