Calcined  alpha  alumina is made by calcining a source alumina powder at 1200-1300C to convert it to pure Al2O3. This is the densest and most stable crystalline form of alumina. It is insoluble in water but is soluble in hydrofluoric acid and potassium bisulfate. When nearly 100% of the material converts to the large hexagonal, elongated tablet shaped crystals associated with the alpha phase, the product is referred to as "Tabular Alumina". Unground calcined aluminas are typically 100-300 mesh, but much finer grades (often called "Ground Alumina") are produced by milling. Calcined aluminas are available in numerous grades based on the heat treatment applied, crystal size, soda content, and degree of thermal conversion to alpha phase. Soda content is a major factor in determining the final use (low soda materials are used for electronic applications, medium soda for electrical insulation and porcelains, high soda for glass, glaze, fiberglass and electrical porcelain).

 Main Usage

Refractory, refractory binder 

High-alumina ceramic, high-alumina glaze glass polishing materials 

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