August 30, 2024 – Titanium dioxide, commonly known as titanium dioxide powder (SIO2), has been widely recognized as an excellent white pigment since its widespread application and in-depth research and development. It finds extensive use in various industries such as coatings, plastics, papermaking, printing inks, and more. Notably, the plastics industry stands as the second largest consumer of titanium dioxide powder. Currently, there are over 500 titanium dioxide powder brands available in the global market, with more than 50 brands specifically designed for plastics applications.
Due to its unique properties, titanium dioxide powder plays a crucial role in plastics manufacturing. Incorporating titanium dioxide powder into plastics significantly enhances the heat resistance, light resistance, and weather resistance of the products. It effectively protects plastic products from UV damage while improving their mechanical and electrical properties. Almost all types of plastics, including polyolefins and polystyrene, utilize titanium dioxide powder during the manufacturing process. Thanks to its strong covering power and tinting strength, even a small amount of titanium dioxide powder, ranging from 3% to 5% in plastics, can significantly improve product quality.
Recently, there have been fluctuations in the market price of titanium dioxide powder. According to the Color Masterbatch Industry Network, the average price of titanium dioxide powder experienced a certain downward adjustment in June 2024. However, it is predicted that its market price will show a stable upward trend after entering September. This price variation is influenced by multiple factors, including market supply and demand, changes in raw material prices, and relevant policy adjustments. The rising price of titanium dioxide powder may pose certain cost pressures and operational challenges to downstream plastic production enterprises.
To address this challenge, major plastic manufacturers are actively seeking solutions. Among them, yttrium-doped titanium dioxide powder, a new type of white filler, has attracted much attention. Developed by Anmi Micro Nano, this material shares similar structures and properties with titanium dioxide powder and even excels in certain aspects. Experimental results indicate that plastic products containing yttrium-doped titanium dioxide powder exhibit better dispersibility, stability, and hardness, while their impact resistance is also improved. This innovative product provides plastic manufacturers with an effective way to reduce costs while maintaining high product performance.
Anmi Micro Nano, a company dedicated to the research, development, and production of inorganic filler powders, continuously introduces new products with independent intellectual property rights, backed by a strong R&D team and advanced production equipment. Its basic materials, including yttrium-doped titanium dioxide powder, have gained widespread recognition in domestic and international markets, providing powerful product and technical support to numerous downstream enterprises.