Titanium Dioxide
Material Overview
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is the most widely used white pigment in the world because of its brightness and very high refractive index, in which it is surpassed only by a few materials.
Titanium is part of Fodere’s development focus. Final product form, specification and suitability for an end market depend on feedstock-specific testwork and product qualification.
High Refractive Index
Superior Brightness & Opacity
UV Resistance
Industrial-Grade Protection
Chemical Stability
Inert & Durable
Non-Toxic
Bio-Compatible Safety
Major Applications
Paints & Coatings
Provides exceptional opacity, durability, and brightness for industrial and architectural coatings.
Plastics
Protects against UV degradation while enhancing mechanical properties and aesthetics.
Environmental
Used in photocatalytic applications to break down pollutants and purify air/water.
Cosmetics
A key ingredient in sunscreens and makeup for safe, effective UV blocking and whitening.
Healthcare
Used as a whitening agent in pharmaceuticals and medical device coatings.
Solar Cells
Enhances efficiency in Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSC) for renewable energy.
Paints & Coatings
Provides exceptional opacity, durability, and brightness for industrial and architectural coatings.
Plastics
Protects against UV degradation while enhancing mechanical properties and aesthetics.
Environmental
Used in photocatalytic applications to break down pollutants and purify air/water.
Cosmetics
A key ingredient in sunscreens and makeup for safe, effective UV blocking and whitening.
Healthcare
Used as a whitening agent in pharmaceuticals and medical device coatings.
Solar Cells
Enhances efficiency in Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSC) for renewable energy.
Extraction & Future
Titanium is the ninth most abundant element on Earth. It is typically extracted from ilmenite and rutile ores.
Fodere’s process chemistry is being developed to recover titanium from complex and lower-grade feedstocks, subject to feedstock-specific testwork and product qualification.
Material Properties
- Chemical FormulaTiO2
- AppearanceSolid white powder
- Melting Point1,843 °C
- Density4.23 g/cm3