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Nanoparticle research presents wide scope for the development of novel solutions in the eld of healthcare, cosmetics, optics and
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Titanium oxide (TiO2) is available in the form of nanocrystals or nanodots having a high surface area. They exhibit magnetic
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properties. Titanium belongs to Block D, Period 4 while oxygen belongs to Block P, Period 2 of the periodic table. Titanium oxide is also
known as amenco, rutile, titanium dioxide and dioxotitanium. Titanium oxide nanoparticles are known for their ability to inhibit
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Chemical Properties
The following tables list the chemical properties of titanium oxide.

Chemical Data
Chemical symbol TiO2
CAS No 1317-80-2
Titanium 4
Group
Oxygen 16
Titanium [Ar] 3d2 4s2
Electronic con guration
Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4
Chemical Composition
Element Content (%)
Titanium 59.93
Oxygen 40.55

Physical Properties
Titanium oxide nanoparticles appear in the form of black hexagonal crystals. The table below provides the physical properties of these
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The thermal properties of titanium oxide nanoparticles are as below.

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Melting Point 1,843° C
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Boiling Point 2,972° C 5,382° F

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Anuja Rananavare says:


September 1, 2016 at 7:53 AM
either we use organic compounds instead of inorganic ....?is this possible and what is n application of that organic nanocoating

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