| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | ||||||||
| Characteristic | Proportion (%) | |||||||
| TiO 2 | 83.0 min | |||||||
| SiO 2 | 6.5-9.5% | |||||||
| ZrO 2 | 2.5 max | |||||||
| Fe 2 O 3 | 3.0 max | |||||||
| Al 2 O 3 | 0.2-0.4% | |||||||
| CaO | 0.02 min | |||||||
| MgO | 0.04 min | |||||||
| U + Th | 1000 ppm max | |||||||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||
| Chemical formula: | TiO 2 | Crystal system: | Tetragonal | |||||
| Colour: | Red, Brown | Melting point: | 2200-2550 0 C | |||||
| Specific Gravity: | 4.2-4.4 | Flash point: | None | |||||
| Bulk Density: | 2500-2800 kg/m 3 | Exploration limit: | None | |||||
| Hardeness (Morh): | 6-6.5 | Volaties: | None | |||||
| Reactivity: | Inert | Solubility (water): | Insolution | |||||
Applicant: Formulation Cosmetics, Colorant, Paints Glass, Ceramic glaze and Refractory ceramics Solar batteries, Sensors, Photocatalysis in environment and energy
