Aluminum oxide, gamma-phase, 99.997% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 1344-28-1 | Al2O3 | 101.96 g/mol

It is essential in protein extraction as a component in the preparation of tissue. Aluminum oxide is a source of aluminum in reactions, an abrasive agent, and as a refractory material. Furthermore, Aluminum oxide has a relatively high thermal conductivity of 30 Wm-1K-1. Also Aluminum oxide can act as a catalyst in a variety of reactions such as the Claus process and in the dehydration of alcohols to alkenes. It is an inorganic compound used as a grinding or blending agent.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1344-28-1
• Molecular Formula: Al2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.96
• MDL Number: MFCD00003424
• InChI Key: PNEYBMLMFCGWSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: aluminum oxide, alpha-alumina, fasertonerde, abramant, abramax, abrarex, abrasit, aloxite, alundum
• PubChem CID: 9989226
• IUPAC Name: dialuminium(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Al+3].[Al+3]

• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,356
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 101.96
• Percent Purity: 99.997%
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum oxide, gamma-phase

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-691-6
RTECSNumber	BD1200000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only