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Methods and processes of preparing aluminum oxide

US9145305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2014
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/77
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for manufacturing high-purity alumina material is disclosed, which includes the steps of: reacting aluminum metal with a mixture of organic base and water to form aluminum hydroxide suspension; removing water by filtration to form aluminum hydroxide slurry, and drying/baking the slurry to form aluminum oxide powders. The method is amenable to mass production of high-purity aluminum oxide containing total silica and non-aluminum metal impurities less than 0.005% and having a bulk density higher than 3.0 g/cc. In addition, the invention also provides high-purity aluminum oxide prepared by using the method disclosed and bulk products prepared therefrom.

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