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Process for preparing shaped body of alumina

US4320074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1979
Grant dateMar 16, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 18, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/19
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The process relates to the preparation of a shaped body having at least one dimension less than 100 microns and comprising alumina or an alumina hydrate. An aqueous composition comprising a water-soluble aluminum compound, for example aluminum chloride, sulphate, acetate, formate, propionate, oxalate, phosphate or nitrate and a water-soluble organic polymer is formed into the desired shape. The body so formed is dried, and is subjected to hydrothermal treatment at a temperature of at least 200.degree. C. to decompose the aluminum compound to alumina or an alumina hydrate. The body is optionally further heated subsequent to the hydrothermal treatment.

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