Rutile Titanium Dioxide and Its Use in Polymer Systems

Abstract

The following is a phase report which presents a literature review on the use of rutile titanium dioxide in polymer systems. It is part of an overall project to study the thermodynamics of polymer-pigment interactions and the relationship between these interactions and the bulk properties of organic coatings. Titanium dioxide is extensively used as a filter in polymer systems because of its ability to impart whiteness, opacity, and chemical stability to the resulting composite. The manufacturing process, properties of rutile titanium dioxide are reviewed. The properties of composites produced from titanium dioxide and polymer systems are also reviewed. These properties are discussed in relation to polymer-particle interactions. An approach is presented to study polymer-pigment interactions by analyzing thermodynamic properties such as enthalpy, entropy, and free energy of adsorption. Keywords: Polymer chemistry; Coatings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 1989
Accession Number
ADA206787

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Hegedus

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Stability
  • Coatings
  • Composite Materials
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Polymers
  • Reflectance
  • Refractive Index
  • Surface Properties
  • Zinc Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science