Aluminium Oxide

Aluminium Oxide (CAS 1344-28-1), commonly known as Alumina, is an inorganic mineral sourced in multiple industrial grades for refining, abrasive, and catalytic processes.

Where is Aluminium Oxide used?

• Petroleum refining: catalyst carrier for hydrodesulfurization and fixed-bed reactions
• Abrasives: fused or calcined grades for grinding, polishing and lapping metals, ceramics and composites
• Water treatment: activated Alumina removes fluoride and arsenic from drinking water
• Electronics: high-purity Alumina as insulating substrate and thermal barrier
• It functions as a catalyst support, abrasive medium and surface treatment agent.

Good to know: High surface area and thermal stability determine catalyst performance; consistent dielectric properties are critical to component qualification in aerospace.

Commercial specifications

• Powder, granules and shaped pellets; particle size specified to requirements
• Grades: activated, calcined, fused and tabular
• Technical, refractory and high-purity grades
• Select products meet USP or Ph. Eur. standards