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Production of low loose bulk density alumina

US4177251A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 1978
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
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Expiry dateOct 23, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/12
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Alumina having a low loose bulk density is obtained by hydrolyzing aluminum alkoxides with water in the presence of lithium hydroxide or lithium salts yielding lithium ions. The amount of density reduction is proportional to the amount of lithium ion present.

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