Kroger Vinky Notation for TiO2 in Reducing Atmospheres

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The discussion focuses on the Kroger Vinky notation for titanium dioxide (TiO2) in reducing atmospheres, particularly in the context of a materials science engineering (MSE) course. When TiO2 is exposed to reducing conditions at elevated temperatures, Ti4+ ions are reduced to Ti3+ ions, resulting in the formation of vacancies. The Kroger Vinky notation for this process includes both the Ti3+ ions and the associated vacancies, which are crucial for understanding the defect chemistry of TiO2.

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Hello, guys.

I am taking 200 level MSE course now. The one of the topic was the Kroger Vinky notation which my textbook doesn't have any examples. The professor explained it with 3 ppt slides shortly. Then he gave us a HW.

Q) If TiO2 is exposed to reducing atmospheres at elevated temp. some of the Ti4+ ions will become Ti3+ ions, Provide the Kroger Vinky notation.


There should be a vacancy since the Ti earns 1e-, right? Then what should I do next?

Please help me out.
 
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kr%C3%B6ger%E2%80%93Vink_notation" :smile: What happens when an oxide is reduced? Does an atom join or leave the solid?
 
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