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Aluminum oxide

nanopowder, <50 nm particle size (TEM)

• Synonym(s): Gamma Al₂O₃, Alumina
• Linear Formula: Al₂O₃
• CAS Number: 1344-28-1
• Molecular Weight: 101.96
• EC Number: 215-691-6
• MDL number: MFCD00003424
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• eCl@ss: 38120402
• PubChem Substance ID: 24878787
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• description: gamma phase
• form: nanopowder
• surface area: >40 m²/g , BET
• particle size: <50 nm (TEM)
• mp: 2040 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: O=[Al]O[Al]=O
• InChI: 1S/2Al.3O
• InChI key: TWNQGVIAIRXVLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) based nanopowder is a metal oxide based nanosized material that can be used in a variety of industrial applications. It can be prepared by the hydrolysis of the alkoxide of Al₂O₃ and calcination of particles in the presence of stabilizing agents.

Application

Al₂O₃ nanopowder can be used for a wide range of applications, such as ceramics, aerospace, wastewater treatment, abrasives, paints, catalysts, and flooring materials.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves