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Melting point / freezing point

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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
Peer-reviewed handbook data.
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
Type of method:
other: no data
Melting / freezing pt.:
1 560 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Melting point of anatase.
Melting / freezing pt.:
1 843 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Melting point of rutile.
Conclusions:
According to the reference, the melting point of anatase is 1560 °C and the melting point of rutile is 1843 °C.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
Peer-reviewed handbook data.
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
Type of method:
other: no data
Melting / freezing pt.:
1 843 °C
Conclusions:
According to the reference, titanium dioxide has a melting point of 1843 °C.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
Peer-reviewed handbook data.
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Not applicable - Handbook data
Type of method:
other: no data
Melting / freezing pt.:
1 825 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Melting point of brookite.
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 1 830 - <= 1 850 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Melting point of rutile.
Conclusions:
According to the reference, the melting point of brookite is 1825 °C and the melting point of rutile is >= 1830 - <=1850 °C.

Description of key information

Melting point of anatase: 1560 °C, rutile: 1843 °C, brookite: 1825 °C

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