Titanium Dioxide-Rutile

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As already mentioned, Rutile Titanium Dioxide appears in dark red color and it has high stability. Moreover, it is the most commonly found type of Titanium Dioxide and is usually found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, which are subjected to high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.

While talking about the rutile’s crystalline structure, it has a tetragonal unit cell having oxygen anions and titanium cations. The coordination number of titanium cations (Ti⁺⁴) is 6, while the coordination number of oxygen anion (O^2-) is 3. Some vital properties of rutile titanium dioxide nanoparticles are given below:

Greater dispersion
Higher birefringence
Greater refractive index (RI) at visible wavelengths

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7 Uses of Rutile Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

Its applications cover all industries as we can see in the following examples:

1. RutileTitanium dioxide is non-toxic, with strong photocatalytic action and excellent transparency, therefore, it is used in coatings and products for air purification in indoor environments.

2. RutileTitanium dioxide has antibacterial functions due to their photocatalytic property which can abolish bacteria or overpower their reproduction.

3. RutileTitanium dioxide also improves the mechanical properties of particles through dispersion.

4. RutileTitanium dioxide can be used in various military fields.

5.Titanium dioxide pigments are also employed as ultraviolet absorbers in products for, cosmetic powders, soaps, tanning, cigarette paper, creams, toothpaste, and the cosmetic industry.

6. Rutile Titanium dioxide is used universally in the paints and coatings industry, and it has replaced any other white pigment in the market.

7. Rutile Titanium dioxide is also used to color plastic items such as toys, electronics, cars, furniture, packaging, and so on. The pigment of titanium dioxide absorbs part of the UV radiation protecting its content.