Fused Brown Alumina Description
Fused Brown Alumina is a highly durable and resilient material known for its toughness. Its brown color is a result of slightly higher impurity levels compared to white aluminum oxide. Boasting a Mohs hardness rating of 9, Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide exhibits exceptional strength and wear resistance, enabling it to withstand rigorous chemical attacks, even under extreme temperatures involving acids and alkalis. This material finds widespread application in processes such as blasting and grinding.
Fused Brown Alumina Specifications
Physical Properties
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Value
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Crystal Form
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Alpha Alumina
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Bulk Density
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3.95g/cm3
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Melting Point
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2000°C
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Hardness
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KNOPPS = 2000, MOHS = 9
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Fused Brown Alumina Advantages
-High Hardness
-High Compression Strength
-Abrasion/ Wear-Resistance
-Abrasives
-Chemical Inertness
-High Degree of Refractoriness
-Superior Electrical Insulating Properties
-Dielectric Properties
-High Melting Point
Chemical Composition:
Chemical Composition (wt%)
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Al2O3
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SiO2
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MgO
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TiO2
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Fe2O3
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Alkali (Soda & Potash)
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95.5
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0.67
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0.02
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2.7
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0.25
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-
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Fused Brown Alumina Applications
1. Abrasive and Grinding Applications: Used as a high-performance abrasive in grinding wheels, sandpaper, and abrasive blasting. Brown fused alumina's high hardness and toughness make it suitable for heavy-duty grinding and surface preparation tasks in metal fabrication, automotive, and construction industries.
2. Refractory Materials: Incorporated into refractory bricks, castables, and shapes for high-temperature applications such as furnace linings, kiln furniture, and crucibles. Brown fused alumina enhances thermal stability, resistance to thermal shock, and erosion resistance in harsh industrial environments.
3. Sandblasting and Surface Preparation: Applied as blasting media for cleaning, deburring, and preparing metal surfaces before coating or painting. It removes rust, scale, and old coatings effectively while imparting a uniform surface finish.
4. Precision Casting and Investment Casting: Used in precision casting processes to produce complex metal parts with fine details and smooth surface finishes. Brown fused alumina is utilized as a mold material or ceramic shell in investment casting to achieve high dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
5. Ceramic and Glass Production: Used as a raw material in the production of ceramic bodies, refractory ceramics, and specialty glass products. It enhances the strength, durability, and thermal properties of ceramic and glass components.
6. Lapping and Polishing: Utilized in lapping and polishing applications for achieving precision flat surfaces and optical components. Brown fused alumina abrasives are employed in the manufacturing of lenses, mirrors, and semiconductor materials.
7. Water Filtration: Used as filter media in water filtration systems to remove impurities, turbidity, and contaminants from drinking water and industrial wastewater. Its high purity and low abrasion rate make it suitable for filtration applications.
8. Cosmetic and Personal Care: Included in cosmetic products, toothpaste, and skincare formulations as a mild abrasive agent for exfoliating dead skin cells and improving skin texture.
9. Aerospace and Automotive Industries: Employed in the manufacturing of aerospace and automotive components such as brake linings, clutch plates, and engine parts. Brown fused alumina's high strength, thermal conductivity, and wear resistance contribute to enhanced performance and durability.
10. Chemical Processing: Used in chemical industries for abrasive applications and as a catalyst support material in chemical reactions where high hardness and stability are required.
Fused Brown Alumina Packaging
Our Fused Brown Alumina is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.