K2TiCl4

Potassium tetrachlorotitanate(IV), with the chemical formula K2TiCl6, is an inorganic compound. It is a salt formed from potassium cations and the hexachlorotitanate(IV) anion. This compound typically appears as a white or pale yellow crystalline solid. It is soluble in water, where it can undergo hydrolysis. The hexachlorotitanate(IV) anion, [TiCl6]2-, features a central titanium atom in the +4 oxidation state surrounded by six chloride ligands in an octahedral geometry. K2TiCl6 can be synthesized through various methods, often involving the reaction of titanium tetrachloride with potassium chloride in the presence of a chlorinating agent or by reacting titanium dioxide with potassium chloride and hydrochloric acid at elevated temperatures. This compound has found applications in certain chemical processes, including as a precursor in the synthesis of other titanium compounds and in some catalytic systems. It is important to handle K2TiCl6 with care, as it can be irritating to skin and eyes and should be stored in a dry environment to prevent decomposition due to moisture.