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Aluminum oxide, 20% in H{2}O, colloidal dispersion
Description
Effective in high temperature refractories as a stable binderAluminum oxide, 20% colloidal dispersion is used in dessicators, ceramics, coating materials and electrical insulators. It is an ingredient in sunscreen, and sometimes present in cosmetics such as blush, lipstick, and nail polish. Aluminum oxide is a catalyst in the claus process in hydro desulfurization and some Ziegler-Natta polymerizations. It is widely used as an abrasive, in the automotive industries, cosmetic industries and fiber materials. It is a medium for chromatography in some sodium vapor lamps. It is used in ultrafine acid side polishing slurries.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Particles |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol. |
| IUPAC Name | dialuminum;oxygen(2-) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Aluminum oxide |
Safety and Handling
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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