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    24623-77-6

    Catalog No. EBD19231

    CAS 24623-77-6

    Name boehmite AlHO2

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: boehmiteAlHO2 boehmite aluminiumhydroxideoxide Aluminumhydroxideoxide(Al(OH)O) AlcoaHiQ10 AlcoaHiQ20 AlcoaHiQ30 AlcoaHiQ40 Aluminamonohydrate Aluminummetahydroxide(AlO(OH)) Aluminummonohydroxidemonoxide Aluminumoxidemonohydrate Aluminumoxyhydroxide Catapal CatapalA CatapalB CatapalD Dispal14R25 Dispal23N4-80 Disperal Disperal100/2 HiQX PuralNG Versal450 alpha-Aluminumoxidemonohydrate Aluminumhydroxide(AlO(OH)) Aluminumhydroxideoxide(AlO(OH))(8CI) hydroxy(oxo)aluminum

    Molecular Formula: AlHO2

    Molecular Weight: 5999.0

    Categories: Materials Chemistry > Inorganic and Functional Nanomaterials > Metal Oxide Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Inorganic Compounds and Metal Salts

    Product Description:
    Aluminum oxide hydroxide, often represented by the formula AlO(OH), is an inorganic compound that exists in several crystalline forms, such as boehmite. It is a key precursor material in the synthesis of alumina (Al₂O₃), a vital industrial ceramic. Its primary application lies in materials science as a precursor for producing high-purity aluminum oxide ceramics, coatings, and adsorbents. It is extensively used in the manufacture of catalysts, catalyst supports, and advanced ceramics due to its ability to form materials with high surface area, thermal stability, and mechanical strength. It also serves as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant filler in polymers. In chemical synthesis, it functions as a weakly acidic solid catalyst or support in various organic reactions, including dehydration and alkylation. It is also a common starting material for sol-gel processes to create nanostructured alumina materials.
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