Alumina (Aluminum Oxide or Al2O3) is an excellent thermal and electrical insulator.  Additionally, it is extremely resistant to wear and corrosion.  Alumina components are used in a wide range of applications such as electronics, pump components and automotive sensors.  The alumina components produced by Elan Technology are suitable for metallization in order to create a component that is easily brazed with many materials in subsequent operations.  Elan Technology offers a range of alumina compositions to meet your most demanding applications.

Selected Properties
Molecular Formula: Al2O3
Molecular Mass:  101.96 g/mol
CAS Number:  1344-28-1
Solubility in Water:  Insoluble
Melting Point:  2054 oC
Boiling Point:  ~3000 oC
Thermal Conductivity: 18 W m-1 K-1

Alumina Crystal Structure

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