Alumina

Aluminas (Al2O3) are generally more chemically resistant, harder, stronger and more refractory than mullite.

Grades Typical Uses Data Sheets
998 99.8% alumina can be used at operating temperatures to 1950°C in both oxidizing and reducing atmospheres. Tubes have been evacuated to 10-7 Torr at 1500°C. 998 proves inert to hydrogen, carbon and refractory metals in many severe situations. Noble metal thermocouple protection, furnace tubes, high temperature vacuum furnaces, heat treating furnace rollers, radiant tubes, laser tubes, corona treater tubes and ozone generators.

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AP35 99.0% alumina is a high purity body designed for the extrusion manufacturing process. It offers good insulating characteristics and high temperature capabilities. Corrosive environments and electrical insulation applications. Noble metal thermocouples and diffusion furnace profile couples, laser wave guides and RTD's.
AV30 96% alumina is an exceptionally tough alumina at an economical price designed especially for wear resistant applications. Abrasive and corrosive environments.

Dimensional Tolerances:

MATERIAL
TO MAXIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF:
25.4mm (1")
114.3mm (4 1/2")
152.4mm (6")
228.6mm (9")
ALUMINA
±5% or ±.65mm
±(0.025") min.
±4% or ±1.27 mm
(±.050") min.
±5%
±6%
Standard camber tolerance is .794 mm (1/32")) per 305 mm (1 foot).
Standard strength tolerance is ±1.575 mm (1/16").
Tighter tolerances and non-catalog tolerances are provided by quotation.