Catalog Number
ACM1344281-12
Product Name
Aluminum oxide G
Description
Aluminum oxide is a white odorless crystalline powder. Water insoluble. Properties (both physical and chemical) vary according to the method of preparation; different methods give different crystalline modifications. The variety formed at very high temperature is quite inert chemically.;DryPowder; DryPowder, OtherSolid; DryPowder, PelletsLargeCrystals; DryPowder, WetSolid; Liquid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals; PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid; WetSolid; WetSolid, Liquid;WHITE POWDER.;White, odorless, crystalline powder.;White, odorless, crystalline powder.
IUPAC Name
dialuminum;oxygen(2-)
Molecular Weight
101.961g/mol
Molecular Formula
Al2O3;Al2O3;Al2O3
Canonical SMILES
[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Al+3].[Al+3]
InChI
InChI=1S/2Al.3O/q2*+3;3*-2
InChI Key
PNEYBMLMFCGWSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
5396 °F at 760 mm Hg (NIOSH, 2016);2977 °C;3000 °C;5396°F;5396°F
Melting Point
3632 °F (NIOSH, 2016);2030 °C;2054 °C;3632°F;3632°F
Density
4 (NIOSH, 2016);Density: 3.4-4.0;3.97 g/cm³;4;4.0
Solubility
Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);Difficult solubility in mineral acids and strong alkali;Insoluble in water;Solubility in water: none;Insoluble
Application
Aluminum oxide G is primarily designed for applications that exploit its unique physical and chemical properties. As a white crystalline powder, aluminum oxide exhibits significant versatility due to its ability to occur in two primary crystalline forms: α-aluminum oxide with hexagonal crystals and γ-aluminum oxide with cubic crystals, both transforming under high temperatures. Its abundance in nature, particularly in bauxites and laterites, makes it a fundamental resource in various industries. For instance, its utility in the production of precious gems like ruby and sapphire highlights its value. In terms of industrial applications, aluminum oxide's role as an adsorbent stems from its affinity for water and polar molecules, while its extensive surface area and pore structure make it ideal as a catalyst in chemical reactions, such as sulfur recovery and dehydration processes. Its amphoteric nature allows it to interact with both acids and bases, forming various compounds that are beneficial in chemical manufacturing. Furthermore, aluminum oxide's hardness makes it a preferred choice for abrasives, replacing traditional materials due to its enhanced properties. It also serves key roles in pharmaceuticals, being used in tablet formulations, antibiotics, and various therapeutic applications. In essence, Aluminum oxide G serves a multitude of purposes across industries, leveraging its chemical properties and natural abundance to drive innovation and efficiency in various applications.
Color/Form
White crystalline powder;White powder, balls or lumps or various mesh
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
5
Exact Mass
101.947821g/mol
MeSH Entry Terms
Alumina;Alumina Ceramic;Aluminum Oxide;Aluminum Oxide (Al130O40);Aluminum Oxide (Al2O);Aluminum Oxide (AlO2);Bauxite;Ceramic, Alumina;Corundum;Oxide, Aluminum;Sapphire
Monoisotopic Mass
101.947821g/mol
Other Experimental
Very hygroscopic; an electrical insulator, electrical resistivity at 300 °C about 1.2x10+13 ohms-cm; very hard, about 8.8 on Mohs' scale; when heated above 800 °C, becomes insoluble in acid; specific gravity increases from 2.8 to 4.0 when heated above 800 °C;White powder, hexagonal; MP: 2054 °C; BP: 2977 °C; density: 3.99 g/cu cm; insoluble in water, organic solvents; slightly soluble in alkaline solutions /Alpha-alumina/;Soft white powder; transforms to corundum at 1200 °C; density: 3.97 g/cu cm; insoluble in water; soluble in acid; slightly soluble in alkaline solutions /Gamma-alumina/;Heat of formation: -130.0 kJ/mol; Gibbs energy of formation: -159.0 kJ/mol; molar entropy: 259.4 J/mol-K; molar heat capacity at constant pressure: 45.7 J/mol-K at 298.15 K;Vapor pressures: 100 Pa at 2122 °C; 1 kPa at 2351 °C; 10 kPa at 2629 °C; 100 kPa at 2975 °C;Enthalpy of fusion: 111.1 kJ/mol /Alpha-alumina/;Index of refraction: 1.7598 /alpha-alumina/; 1.7598 /gamma-alumina/;Density: 3.97 g/cu cm; Mohs' hardness: 9; index of refraction: 1.761 (alpha), 1.769 (beta) /Corundum/;Ridgeway's hardness scale: 12; Knoop hardness: 21 kN/sq m;Mean specific heat: 795.5 J/kg-K from 25-1,800 °C; thermal conductivity: 10.9 W/m-K at 500 °C, 6.2 W/m-K at 1000 °C; linear thermal expansion coefficient: 8.6/deg C X 10+6, from 20-1000 °C
Refractive Index
Index of refraction: 1.768, 1.760
Vapor Pressure
0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016);1 mm Hg at 2158 °C;0 mmHg (approx);0 mmHg (approx)
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