Application
What is the difference between rutile and TiO2?
Rutile is actually a form of titanium dioxide (TiO2), which means they are not different substances but rather different crystal structures of the same chemical compound. Titanium dioxide can exist in three main mineral forms: rutile, anatase, and brookite.
Rutile is the most stable and commonly found form of titanium dioxide. It has a tetragonal crystal structure and is often reddish-brown to black in color. Rutile is widely used in pigments, coatings, plastics, and ceramics due to its high refractive index and excellent UV-resistance properties.
Anatase and brookite are the other two forms of titanium dioxide. Anatase has a different crystal structure compared to rutile, while brookite has yet another crystal structure. Each form may have slightly different properties and applications, but they are all TiO2.