Alumina (Al2O3)
Alumina, also known as aluminium trioxide, is the most widely used ceramic material. It boasts excellent characteristics such as high mechanical strength, high electrical insulation, and exceptional wear resistance. Alumina ceramics offer an excellent cost-to-life ratio and are available in purity levels ranging from 85% to 99%.
Characteristics
Very good electrical insulation
Alumina ceramic is one of the most widely used materials for electrical insulation for electrical and electronic applications.
High resistance to corrosion and wear
Alumina has a high resistance to corrosion and wear and is used in the chemical and medical industries among others.
Applications
- Wear-resistant products: Grinders, ball mills, pipe and weld linings, and mosaic bricks.
- Tools or instruments: Crucibles, pots, robotic arms, thermocouples, protective tubing.
- Structural parts: Precision rollers, positioning rods, bolts, protection tubes, and injection tubes.
- Electronic insulation: Insulation columns, insulated tubes, and electronic substrates.
- Casting material: Ceramic foam filters.
- Environmental applications: Ceramic filters, sieves.
