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Aluminum oxide

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powder, primarily α phase, ≤10 μm avg. part. size, 99.5% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Alumina

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Linear Formula:
Al2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
101.96
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
38120402
UNSPSC Code:
12352311
NACRES:
SB.52
EC Number:
215-691-6
MDL number:
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99.5% trace metals basis

form

powder

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avg. part. size

≤10 μm

mp

2040 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

O=[Al]O[Al]=O

InChI

1S/2Al.3O

InChI key

TWNQGVIAIRXVLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Aluminum oxide is an amphoteric oxide of aluminum. It is also commonly referred to as alumina. It is used in a variety of applications such as adsorbents, catalysts, microelectronics, chemicals, and other high-technology fields.
We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which belong to one of the four categories of greener alternatives. Aluminum oxide serves as a multifunctional additive or coating in lithium-ion batteries, helping stabilize electrode–electrolyte interfaces, suppress side reactions, improve thermal stability, and extend cycle life. By enabling safer, longer-lasting cells, it reduces material waste and energy use across the battery lifecycle. Click here for more information.

Application

Suitable for ceramic and refractory applications.


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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids



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Forough Ataollahi et al.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A, 103(7), 2203-2213 (2014-04-16)
Extracellular environments can regulate cell behavior because cells can actively sense their mechanical environments. This study evaluated the adhesion, proliferation and morphology of endothelial cells on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/alumina (Al2 O3 ) composites and pure PDMS. The substrates were prepared from
Prescott R and Graham MJ.
Oxidation of Metals, 38(3-4), 233-254 (1992)
Dehydration of 2-butanol by a sulfated zirconia/γ-alumina mixed metal oxide catalyst inside a gas chromatograph injection port.
Skrdla PJ and Lindemann C.
Applied Catalysis A: General, 246(2), 227-235 (2003)



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265497-2.5KG04061838252777
265497-25G04061826132036
265497-500G04061826132050