Ilmenite (FeTiO3)

CAS Number: 12168-52-4

Molecular Formula: FeH6O3Ti

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment productionTitanium metal manufacturingHeavy media separationCeramic and refractory products

About Ilmenite (FeTiO3)

Titanium Iron Oxide (CAS 12168-52-4) remains a critical feedstock for the United States industrial base, particularly as domestic manufacturers accelerate the transition toward chloride-route titanium dioxide production to meet the rigorous purity standards required for high-performance architectural coatings and speci...

Ilmenite (FeTiO3) Specifications

CAS Number

12168-52-4

Molecular Formula

FeH6O3Ti

Molecular Weight

151.71 g/mol CAS Number 12168-52-4

IUPAC Name

iron;titanium;trihydrate

Canonical SMILES

O.O.O.[Ti].[Fe]

InChI Key

YDZQQRWRVYGNER-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/Fe.3H2O.Ti/h;3*1H2;

EINECS Number

235-325-6 (Iron titanium oxide ore)

MDL Number

MFCD00049536

HSN No

26140010

CAS Number

12168-52-4

Molecular Formula

FeH6O3Ti

Molecular Weight

151.71 g/mol CAS Number 12168-52-4

IUPAC Name

iron;titanium;trihydrate

Canonical SMILES

O.O.O.[Ti].[Fe]

InChI Key

YDZQQRWRVYGNER-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/Fe.3H2O.Ti/h;3*1H2;

EINECS Number

235-325-6 (Iron titanium oxide ore)

MDL Number

MFCD00049536

HSN No

26140010

Melting Point (Experimental)

1367 °C

Density (Experimental)

4 g/cm³ (solid)

Appearance

Black to brownish-black crystalline solid or granular powder

Molecular Weight

151.71 g/mol CAS Number 12168-52-4

Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Content

Typically 45–60% (depending on ore grade)

Iron Oxide (FeO) Content

Balance (varies with composition)

Density

4.5–4.8 g/cm³

Melting Point

Approximately 1,350–1,400°C (decomposes)

Odor

Odorless

Electrical Conductivity

Low (semiconducting mineral)

Thermal Conductivity

Moderate

Magnetic Properties

Weakly magnetic to moderately magnetic

GHS statement

Ilmenite is generally not classified as hazardous under the (GHS) in its bulk mineral form. Dust generated during mining, crushing, grinding, or handling may present nuisance dust hazards.

Hazard Statement

H319: Causes serious eye irritation. (Mineral dust) H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement Codes

P201, P202, P308+P313, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Not Classified

Titanium Dioxide Feedstock

A primary raw material used to produce titanium dioxide pigment for paints, paper, plastics, and cosmetics

Titanium Metal Production

A chief mineral source utilized in the Kroll process to manufacture high-strength, lightweight titanium alloys for aerospace and automotive components