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Aluminum oxide

nanopowder, <50 nm particle size (TEM)

Synonym(s):

Gamma Al2O3, Alumina

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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

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

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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.

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

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