TiO₂ (titanium dioxide) is a ceramic compound belonging to the titanium oxide family, commonly used in both bulk and thin-film applications. In industry, it serves as a critical material in photocatalytic coatings, optical coatings for precision optics, and pigmentation in high-performance paints and coatings where exceptional brightness and UV resistance are required. Engineers select TiO₂ for applications demanding excellent chemical stability, high refractive index, and superior environmental durability—particularly where traditional polymeric or metallic alternatives would degrade under UV exposure or harsh chemical conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5373 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2961 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2128 | eV/atom | — |