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3月 21, 2024, 9:47 下午
“FactoryFresh – Your guide to cutting-edge Industrial Machinery and Techniques”
Making titanium dioxide at home can be dangerous as it involves the use of strong acids and high temperatures. Therefore, it is highly recommended to not attempt this. However, it can be explained for an educational purpose. Here are the basic steps that industries follow:
1. Extraction and Purification of Titanium: Titanium is extracted from its ore, rutile, which is primarily composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2). This process is carried out using a method known as the Kroll process. Rutile is treated with chlorine gas to produce titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4).
2. Production of Titanium Dioxide: The titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) is then oxidized by oxygen to produce titanium dioxide. This is done at very high temperatures, usually around 800-1000 degrees Celsius in a controlled environment.
Remember, these are industrial processes and should not be attempted outside of a professional setting due to associated risks. This can lead to harmful releases of chlorine gas and high temperatures can result in burns and fire hazards.