22/06/2021
Application fields of crystalline aluminum hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide is a type of compound, which can be dissolved in acid and alkali solutions, but insoluble in water and alcohol. According to the water content, aluminum hydroxide can be divided into: aluminum trihydrate, aluminum oxide monohydrate, low crystallinity aluminum oxide and amorphous aluminum hydroxide, etc. Today we will take a look at the main applications of crystalline aluminum hydroxide field.
Aluminum hydroxide is a kind of compound, which is soluble in acid and alkali solution, but insoluble in water and alcohol. According to the water content, aluminum hydroxide can be divided into: aluminum trihydrate, aluminum oxide monohydrate, low crystallinity aluminum oxide and amorphous aluminum hydroxide, etc. Today we will take a look at the main applications of crystalline aluminum hydroxide field.
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Crystalline aluminum hydroxide is mainly divided into low-alkali type, low-iron type, fine-grain type, particulate type, and high-white type. Not only has the advantages of high hardness, heat resistance and wear resistance, good chemical stability, non-toxic, odorless, non-volatile, etc., but also has good smoke suppression and flame retardant properties, so it is favored by many fields and is often used in the following industries:
1) In the plastic materials industry, aluminum hydroxide is a kind of purified inorganic filler with low impurity content and can be used as a filler polymer. In addition, aluminum hydroxide can be an effective flame retardant used in various fields for many years.
2) When aluminum hydroxide is used in the paper industry, its main function is to produce surface coatings, fillers and non-combustible paper. Aluminum hydroxide can improve the gloss, reflectivity, light barrier, smoothness and printability of paper, and can also be used as a substitute for coated paper raw materials. It is made of asbestos, or the paper is treated with a suitable flame retardant (such as aluminum hydroxide).
3) Because aluminum hydroxide is toxic, tasteless and insoluble in water, it can be used as a friction agent for toothpaste. It is compatible with fluoride and has excellent performance. It is one of the ideal abrasives for pharmaceutical toothpaste.
4) Aluminum hydroxide can be used as a raw material for synthetic mullite. Mullite is a general term for minerals composed of aluminosilicate. It is a high-quality refractory material, mainly used in refractory materials, ceramics, metallurgy, casting, and electronics. And other industries, it has the characteristics of high temperature resistance, high strength and low thermal conductivity.
In addition, aluminum hydroxide can also be used as fillers for artificial marble, agate, and artificial carpets; chemical raw materials for the production of aluminum sulfate, alum, alumina, hydrated alumina, and sodium aluminate; flame retardant for rubber products; used as an adhesive And sealant fillers and supplements; synthetic molecular sieve; used for anti-gastric acid drugs, etc.