AL2CHEM SPECIALTIES ALOX 100 Fumed Alumina

ALOX 100 is an ultrafine fumed metal oxide with a high specific surface area. Due to its unique properties including the electropositive chargeability, ALOX 100 brings specific attributes to a variety of applications like high purity, ultrafine particle size, low bulk density and positive surface charge.

Functions: Anti-Blocking Agent, Filler

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Calcium Salts

Particle Size: 0.014 - 0.014 microns

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
1344-28-1
EC No.
215-691-6

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications
  • In fluorescent lighting to achieve homogeneous light emission, reduce light attenuation.
  • Improve chargeability and flow in powder coatings.
  • Provide high gloss and good printability in photo paper.
  • Anti-blocking agent for plastic films.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alumina Content (after ignition)99.5%
Average Primary Particle Size14nm
BET Specific Surface Area100+/-15m²/g
Carbon Contentmax. 0.15%
Chloride Contentmax. 0.02%
Heating Loss (at 105°C for 2 hr)max. 5.0%
Loss on Ignition (at 1000°C for 2 hr)max. 3.0%
pH Value (4% in water)3.7 - 5.5
Sieve Residuemax. 0.04%
Tamped Density30 - 60g/l