Description

Potassium Titanate Fibre is a high-performance, synthetic inorganic material known for its unique fibrous morphology and exceptional thermal and chemical stability. This engineered ceramic fiber is valued for its ability to impart reinforcement, insulation, and flame-retardant properties to composite materials. It serves as a critical functional additive in demanding applications across the plastics, friction materials, and advanced ceramics industries, where durability under extreme conditions is paramount.

Application

• High-Temperature Composite Reinforcement: Used as a reinforcing agent in engineering plastics, resins, and rubber to enhance mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance.
• Friction Material Formulations: A key component in brake pads and clutch facings, contributing to stable friction coefficients, reduced wear, and noise dampening.
• Thermal Insulation: Employed in gaskets, seals, and insulating papers or boards for applications requiring resistance to temperatures exceeding 1000°C.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Acts as a non-halogenated additive in polymer compounds to improve fire resistance and reduce smoke emission.
• Catalyst Support: Provides a high-surface-area, thermally stable substrate for various catalytic processes in chemical manufacturing.
• Specialty Coatings & Paints: Incorporated into coatings to improve abrasion resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal barrier properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Titanate Fibre
CAS No.	12056-49-4
Molecular Formula	K2Ti6O13 (Common representation)
Molecular Weight	573.48 g/mol (for K2Ti6O13)
Synonyms	Potassium Titanate Whisker; Titanium Potassium Oxide Fibre; Potassium Hexatitanate Fibre; K2O·6TiO2; Fybertex® (trade name); Tismo® (trade name); Potassium Polytitanate; Ceramic Fiber Whisker
EINECS	235-009-7

Quality Control

Our Potassium Titanate Fibre is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical tests including morphology analysis (SEM), phase identification (XRD), and chemical composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, fiber dimensions, and key physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect handling and performance properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White fibrous powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Potassium Titanate structure
Assay (as K2Ti6O13)	≥ 98.0 %
Average Fiber Diameter	0.2 - 1.0 µm
Average Fiber Length	10 - 30 µm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Bulk Density	0.1 - 0.3 g/cm³
pH (in aqueous suspension)	7.0 - 9.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.