SEMITI 996 vs Pangang PR-706
SEMITI 996 from LB Group vs Pangang PR-706 — two Chinese tier-1 chloride rutile alternatives.
LB Group and Pangang are the two largest Chinese chloride TiO2 producers. SEMITI 996 sources from LB Group's tier-1 production family; Pangang PR-706 sources from Pangang's chloride line at Panzhihua. Both are tier-1 Chinese with REACH registration.
Side-by-side specification
Typical published specs for the two grades. Customer-specific CoA on inquiry.
| Property | SEMITI 996 | Pangang PR-706 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Chloride | Chloride |
| Producer | LB Group (1.5M t/y) | Pangang (0.25M t/y) |
| TiO2 content | ≥93.0% | ≥93.0% |
| Color (b*) | ≤2.0 | ≤2.2 |
| Supply availability | High (large capacity) | Moderate |
Bold amber indicates the column with the stronger value on that line.
When to choose which
- →Large-volume buyers wanting supply continuity guarantee
- →Buyers preferring the largest tier-1 Chinese producer
- →Specific Pangang relationship
- →Mining-region preference (Panzhihua is the world's largest titanium mine)
Drop-in substitution
Pricing context
Comparable pricing — typically within 3–5% of each other.
Both tier-1 Chinese chloride rutiles. LB Group has scale advantage; Pangang has mining integration advantage.
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