Research on titanium dioxide defoamer
Jul 17, 2025In the production and application of titanium dioxide, foam problems are often troubling, and the use of titanium dioxide defoamer can effectively help us eliminate these troubles. So, what exactly is titanium dioxide defoamer, and what are its unique features?
1. Composition of titanium dioxide defoamer
Titanium dioxide defoamer is usually compounded with multiple ingredients. The main ingredients include polyethers, silicones, etc. Polyether defoamers have good defoaming and antifoaming properties and can work under different temperatures and acid-base environments. Silicone ingredients have low surface tension and can quickly diffuse to the foam surface, destroying the stability of the foam, thereby achieving a rapid defoaming effect. In addition, some emulsifiers, dispersants and other additives are added to improve the stability and dispersibility of the defoamer so that it can better integrate with the titanium dioxide system.
2. The role of titanium dioxide defoamer
The main function of titanium dioxide defoamer is to eliminate foam. In the production process of titanium dioxide, such as grinding and dispersing, a large amount of air will be introduced due to stirring, shearing and other operations, forming foam. These foams will not only affect production efficiency and reduce equipment utilization, but may also cause quality problems such as pores and uneven surfaces in the product. Defoamers can quickly eliminate these foams, ensure smooth production and improve product quality.
3. Application fields of titanium dioxide defoamers
Titanium dioxide defoamers are widely used. In the coatings industry, it can be used in the production of various types of coatings such as water-based coatings and solvent-based coatings to eliminate foam and improve the gloss and fullness of coatings. In plastic processing, adding defoamers can prevent plastics from generating bubbles during the molding process and improve the strength and appearance quality of plastic products. In addition, in papermaking, textiles, printing and dyeing and other industries, as long as titanium dioxide is used, titanium dioxide defoamers may be used to solve the foam problem.
4. Advantages of titanium dioxide defoamers
In summary, titanium dioxide defoamer plays a vital role in titanium dioxide production and related industries with its unique composition, significant effects, wide range of uses and many advantages. It not only improves production efficiency, but also provides a strong guarantee for product quality. It is an indispensable and important additive in industrial production.