titaanitetrakloridi

Titanium tetrachloride, with the chemical formula TiCl4, is a colorless liquid that fumes in moist air due to its reaction with water to produce titanium dioxide and hydrogen chloride. It is a key intermediate in the production of titanium metal and titanium dioxide pigments. Titanium tetrachloride is highly reactive and corrosive, and its vapors are irritating to the respiratory system. It is typically manufactured by the chlorination of titanium-containing ores, such as ilmenite or rutile, at high temperatures in the presence of carbon. The Kroll process is a common method for producing titanium metal from titanium tetrachloride. In this process, titanium tetrachloride is reduced by magnesium in an inert atmosphere. Titanium tetrachloride is also used as a catalyst in some organic synthesis reactions and as a smoke-generating agent. Due to its reactivity with water, it must be handled with care in dry conditions.