| Formula / Notation | Al2O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1344-28-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 101.961 |
| Melting Point | 3632 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 5396 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 4 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Aluminum oxide is a white odorless crystalline powder. Water insoluble. Properties (both physical and chemical) vary according to the method of preparation; different methods give different crystal... |
| Also Known As | dialuminum;tris(oxygen(2-)); ALUMINUM OXIDE; 1344-28-1; Aloxite; gamma-Alumina; Aluminum trioxide; Dialuminum trioxide; Abramant; Abramax; Abrasit |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Aluminium oxide?
Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Aluminum oxide is a white odorless crystalline powder. Water insoluble. Properties (both physical and chemical) vary according to the method of preparation; different methods give different crystal.... It has a molecular weight of 101.961 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dialuminum;tris(oxygen(2-)). Boiling point: 5396 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: 3632 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dialuminum;tris(oxygen(2-))
Other Names / Synonyms: dialuminum;tris(oxygen(2-)); ALUMINUM OXIDE; 1344-28-1; Aloxite; gamma-Alumina; Aluminum trioxide; Dialuminum trioxide; Abramant; Abramax; Abrasit
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 3632 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 5396 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 4 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 101.961 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Aluminum oxide is a white odorless crystalline powder. Water insoluble. Properties (both physical and chemical) vary according to the method of preparation; different methods give different crystal... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Aluminum oxide is a white odorless crystalline powder. Water insoluble. Properties (both physical and chemical) vary according to the method of preparation; different methods give different crystal.... It has a molecular weight of 101.961 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dialuminum;tris(oxygen(2-)). Boiling point: 5396 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: 3632 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Aluminium oxide is: Al2O3