titanous

Titanous refers to a chemical state or compound containing titanium in its +3 oxidation state. This is one of the common oxidation states of titanium, alongside the more stable +4 state. Titanous compounds are generally more reactive and less stable than their titanous counterparts. A key example is titanous chloride, TiCl3, which is a reducing agent and is used in chemical synthesis. In aqueous solutions, titanous ions (Ti3+) are typically a violet color. The term "titanous" is derived from the mythological figure Titan. Understanding the titanous oxidation state is important in inorganic chemistry and in various industrial applications where titanium compounds are utilized, such as in the production of catalysts or pigments. The transition from titanous to titanous compounds often involves oxidation, where the titanium atom loses additional electrons.