Samples Containing Titanium

Sampling and Handling

The sampling and handling of titanium materials is not generally a problem because they are relatively inert and nontoxic. An exception is titanium tetrachloride and also some organotitanates. These compound types when exposed to air will react with any moisture present to produce a dense white cloud containing TiO₂ and the corresponding acid or alcohol, i.e. HCl in the case of the tetrachloride. Precautions must be taken when handling such materials to avoid eye contact, skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.

Materials in which titanium dioxide pigments and titanium metal are used are also relatively not hazardous and do not present sampling and handling problems. However, many analytical measurement techniques require a solution of the sample and HF is most often required. Safety considerations appropriate to the use of HF will apply. In materials where titanium is present in minor or trace amounts, sampling and handling considerations relative to the sample matrix will apply.

For additional details, see the following information on sampling and subsampling.

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