Calcined aluminium oxide, an extremely hard and thermally stable compound used where abrasion resistance and high service temperature are the controlling requirements. Supplied in standard calcined and reactive grades to the purity and particle size required.
| Calcined alumina | Standard grade | Standard |
| Reactive alumina | Fine grade | Micronized |
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Purity, Al₂O₃ | ≥ 99.0 % | Typical |
| Na₂O content | ≤ 0.40 % | Typical |
| Hardness | Mohs 9.0 | — |
| Melting point | 2,072 °C | — |
| Loss on ignition | ≤ 0.5 % | Typical |
Values are typical and are confirmed on the certificate of analysis supplied with each lot. They do not constitute a specification unless agreed in writing.