Titanium dioxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula TiO2. It is a white solid or powdered amphoteric oxide with a molecular weight of 79.866 and stable chemical properties. It is also called titanium white when used as a pigment. Its melting point is 1840°C, boiling point is 2900°C, flash point is 2500 to 3000°C, density is 4.26 g/cm³, soluble in hot concentrated sulfuric acid, insoluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid.
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Tioxide Materials Ltd restarted production at its 150,000 metric ton/year TiO2 pigment plant in Greatham following an LB Group acquisition. The site targets full operational capacity by early 2027 to
Kronos Worldwide reported Q2 2026 earnings of 13 cents per share, exceeding estimates with net sales up 12.9% to $558.1 million. Higher TiO2 sales volumes and reduced production costs drove the improv
Tronox Holdings saw Q2 2026 revenue rise 19% to $868 million on strong TiO2 and zircon sales. Despite this, higher costs caused a wider net loss of $171 million, though Q3 profitability is forecast to
Tronox Holdings reported a Q2 net loss of $171 million despite 19% sales growth driven by higher TiO2 and zircon volumes. The company forecasts continued pricing increases for both commodities in Q3 a
Middle East conflict drives energy and sulphur costs, forcing TiO2 price hikes in Europe and China while supply constraints from producers like Venator exacerbate market tightness.
Tronox anticipates TiO2 and zircon price recovery following plant closures and supply rationalization, despite Q4 earnings suffering from weak demand. Management forecasts 2-4% price hikes in Q1 while
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