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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 1344-28-1
- EC No.
- 215-691-6
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Base Chemicals Features
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Materials Features
- Product Features
- High specific surface area and high purity
- Low water content
- Crystalline Al₂O₃ with y-/δ structure
- Very high thermal and chemical stability
- Positive surface charge
- Product Highlights
- This product is a fine particulate, pure aluminum oxide with high specific surface area.
- It is used in metal working fluids and wire drawing lubricants: The AEROXIDE® Alu C particles can improve the metal surface in some applications.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
- In ceramic materials as a bonding agent and for control of sintering activity
- Filler in thermoplastic polymers, silicones, and composite materials to control density, heat conductivity, and dielectric characteristics
- Flow regulation of fine particulate organic and inorganic materials with and without electrostatic charging
- Efficient catalyst substrate with good thermal and hydrothermal stability
Typical Applications
- Plasticizers
- Blowing agents
- Antistatic agents
- Anti-fogging agents
Properties
- Physico-Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tamped Density* approx. 50 g/l - Specific Surface Area (BET) 85 - 115 m²/g - Sieve Residue (45 µm) max. 0.050 % By Mocker Apparatus pH Value (in 4% dispersion) 4.5 - 5.5 - - Loss on Drying* (at 105 °C, 2 hours) max. 0.5 % - Al₂O₃ Content (based on ignited material) min. 99.8 % - - Note
* ex plant
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage Conditions
Recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances. AEROXIDE® Alu C should be used within 2 years after production.