Aluminum oxide, Drysphere∣r desiccant, without indicator, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Aluminum oxide is used as an adsorbent, desiccating agent, and catalyst, and in the manufacture of dental cements and refractories. Used in protein extraction as a component in the preparation of tissues. Used in bushings, spindles, lapping, polishing, refractory coating for investment casting shells, decorative non-skid tile, and pressure blasting. It is also used in varnishes, for textile impregnation, in cosmetics and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical production.

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

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
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Al+3].[Al+3]

• Boiling Point: 2980°C
• Melting Point: 2045°C
• Physical Form: Spheres
• Quantity: 250 g
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in alkaline solutions. Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: dialuminum;oxygen(2-)
• Formula Weight: 101.96
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.765
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum oxide

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