Titanium nitrate
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Titanium(IV) nitrate
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| Other names
Tetranitratotitanium
Titanium tetranitrate | |
| Properties | |
| TiN4O12 Ti(NO3)4 | |
| Molar mass | 295.8866 g/mol |
| Appearance | Hygroscopic white volatile solid |
| Density | 2.192 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 58.5 °C (137.3 °F; 331.6 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| Very soluble | |
| Solubility | Soluble in nonpolar solvents |
| Hazards | |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Zirconium nitrate Hafnium nitrate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Titanium nitrate or titanium tetranitrate is the inorganic compound with formula Ti(NO3)4. It is an unusual example of a volatile binary transition metal nitrate.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Titanium nitrate decomposes when heated, forming titanium dioxide and releasing nitrogen dioxide.
- Ti(NO3)4 → TiO2 + 4 NO2
Anhydrous titanium nitrate is highly reactive, and will rapidly oxidize many organic compounds, such as n-dodecane, p-dichlorobenzene, anisole, biphenyl, as well as alkanes.
Physical
Titanium nitrate is a colorless volatile solid. It dissolves in water irreversibly forming hydrates. It is soluble in nonpolar solvents, such as carbon tetrachloride.
Availability
Titanium nitrate is sold by chemical suppliers as tetrahydrate. The anhydrous form does not appear to be available.
Preparation
Titanium nitrate can be prepared from the nitration of titanium(IV) chloride using dinitrogen pentoxide:
- TiCl4 + 4 N2O5 → Ti(NO3)4 + 4 ClNO2
A hydrated titanium nitrate is produced upon dissolution of titanium metal or it compounds in nitric acid. The hydrated form cannot be converted into anhydrous, since the compound readily decomposes upon heating.
Projects
- Oxidizing agent
- Compound collecting
Handling
Safety
Titanium nitrate is a powerful oxidizer and harmful. Proper protection should be worn when handling the compound.
Storage
In dry airtight containers. Schlenck flasks, if available, can also be used.
Disposal
Should be dissolved into cooled water, then a base like sodium hydroxide should be added to precipitate the titanium dioxide.
