Glossary of Industry Terms

  • Chloride process
    One of two processes used to produce titanium dioxide pigment. This process accounts for about 83% of Tronox's gross worldwide pigment production capacity.
  • Sulfate process
    One of two processes used to produce titanium dioxide pigment.
  • TiO2
    Molecular formula for titanium dioxide pigment.
  • Titanium dioxide pigment
    The world's preferred whitener, brightener and opacifier for paint, coatings, plastics, paper and many other products. This inorganic white pigment is Tronox's primary product.
  • Tonne
    Metric ton (1,000 kilograms or 2,204.62 pounds).