Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)-Powder
Product Description
Alumina, commonly known as aluminium oxide (Al2O3), is an inert, odourless, white amorphous material often used in industrial ceramics. Due to its outstanding properties, alumina has contributed to a significant number of life-extending and society-enhancing applications. It is widely used in the medical field and modern warfare.
Properties
Chemical formula:Al2O3
Molar mass:101.960 g·mol−1
Appearance:white solid
Odor:odorless
Density:3.987g/cm3
Melting point:2,072 °C (3,762 °F; 2,345 K)
Boiling point:2,977 °C (5,391 °F; 3,250 K)
Solubility in water:insoluble
Solubility:insoluble in diethyl ether practically insoluble in ethanol
Application
Used as analytical reagent, organic solvent dehydration, adsorbent, organic reaction catalyst, grinding agent, polishing agent, smelting aluminum raw materials, refractory.