Aluminium Oxide



Aluminium oxide  is recommended for use in the aerospace and nuclear industries as a blast media. It is also used in refractory applications for its high alumina content giving it a high melting point. It is an efficient blast media in dental and crystal applications and can be used for stripping and deburring in the automotive industry. The finer grades are suitable for cosmetic scrubs and dermabrasion.

Technical Data Sheet

1. Product Name / Reference

Aluminium Oxide

2. Main Intended Use

Blasting and deburring, metal and glass etching, cosmetic scrubs, dental preparation and dermabrasion

3. Chemical Description

Compound Element Chemical Formula Typical Content
Aluminium Oxide Al2O3 99.75%
Silicon Dioxide SiO2 0.03%
Iron Oxide Fe2O3 0.02%
Sodium Oxide Na2O 0.18%
Titanium Dioxide TiO2 0.003%
Calcium Oxide CaO 0.02%

Determined by FAAS

4. Physical Properties

a. Bulk Density 1.63 g/cm3
b. Shape Semi-Cubical
c. Colour White / Brown / Pink
d. Specific Gravity 3.95 g/cm3
e. Hardness 9.0 Mohs

5. Sizes Available

Grade Size
F10 – F220 Macro Grits
F240 – F1200 Micro Grits

6. Packaging

Packed in 25kg sacks and 1000kg IBC big bags.

Water Filtration No
Odour Control No
Green Roof Systems No
Cosmetics Scrubs Yes
Dental Treatments Yes
PCB Scrubbing Yes
Glass Treatments Yes
Metal Finishing Yes
Lightweight Precast Concrete No
Odour Treatment No
Seawater Reverse Osmosis No
Automotive Polish Yes
Effluent Treatment No
Horticulture No
Construction No
Hand Cleaner Yes
Paints & Coatings Yes
Lightweight Plasters Yes