What are the applications of titanium and titanium dioxide in various sectors?

Titanium dioxide is well known for its brilliant white colour and amazing properties. It is a natural mineral which is found in eight different forms and has varied applications. It has very high refractive index which makes it good for whitening purpose. Due to its whitening properties it is used in cosmetics. No wonder why models and actresses look so radiant and mesmerizingly white. It is all the magic of titanium dioxide. Mineral based foundations and compact contains titanium dioxide and hence the models look so glamorous and radiant.

The use of titanium dioxide is not only limited to the foundation and compact but it is also used in lipstick and other cosmetics. The most important use of titanium dioxide lies in sun block creams. People use sun block creams to protect themselves from the harmful UV rays. UV rays can cause sun burn, irritation and even skin cancer. Sun lock creams prevents people from such diseases. Titanium dioxide present in sun block creams absorbs the UV rays and thus we can freely move under the sun and can enjoy sunbath on a beautiful beach without any worries about tanning and sunburn.

Many automobile industries use titanium dioxide to prevent the cars, bikes, and airplanes to get tarnish. Titanium dioxide is used as paint here which protects the automobiles from getting dirty and tarnished. Titanium dioxide is strong and therefore it is used in the aircraft and marine equipments too after combining it with steel. There are many different alloys of titanium that can be used for this purpose.

One of the most unique and most exciting uses of titanium is sky writing. Have you ever seen the pilots to make a thick cloud in air and make different shapes with different colours in sky? This is the magic of titanium tetrachloride. Titanium dioxide is used to produce the white paint and it has many other applications too.  Titanium is also very popular in sports industry. The white line in the tennis court is made with titanium dioxide. Golf clubs also use titanium. Cookware and other ceramics are also painted with titanium.

Titanium is not only used for making things more radiant and white but is also used in improving the quality of products and life. Titanium is used in eyeglass frames. It makes them long lasting and protects it from dents and makes it ready to use every day.

Jewellery is a sensitive item. Deodorants and perfumes can make your jewellery fade colours or it can make your jewellery black and unpleasant looking. But now you can protect your jewellery by using titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is resistant to corrosion due to body oils and contact to other elements, it protects your jewellery from perfumes and deodorants and cosmetics. Titanium is used to coat nearly all types of jewellery.

Today there is no sector untouched with titanium. It is used everywhere to make things more shiny and stronger. Now-a-days it is also used to remove germs and harmful bacteria and viruses and to protect us against diseases.