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AL203 [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Al203
formula, see observation
1344-28-1
CAS number
DEF

A compound in the form of a white powder or colorless hexagonal crystals which melts at 2020°C, is insoluble in water, and in used in the production of abrasives, aluminium, artificial gems, ceramics, electrical insulators, light bulbs, paper, refractories and spark plugs.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical formula: Al2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al203
formula, see observation
1344-28-1
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores hexagonaux ou d'une poudre blanche amorphe utilisé dans l'industrie des réfractaires, des abrasifs, des ciments dentaires, des céramiques et des peintures.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al203
formula, see observation
1344-28-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Al2O3

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Record 2 2010-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Industrial Ceramics
Universal entry(ies)
Al203
formula, see observation
DEF

Aluminium sesquioxide [which] occurs in several forms, the principal being gamma-alumina and alpha-alumina (or corundum).

OBS

So called beta-alumina contains a small amount of alkali metal oxide.

OBS

Chemical formula: Al2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Céramiques industrielles
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al203
formula, see observation
DEF

Sesquioxyde d'aluminium [qui] se trouve sous plusieurs formes, dont les principales sont l'alumine-gamma et l'alumine-alpha (ou corindon).

CONT

L'alumine existe à l'état anhydre [...] et à l'état d'hydrates divers. Anhydre, elle [...] constitue le corindon.

OBS

L'alumine dite bêta contient une petite quantité d'un oxyde métallique alcalin.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Cerámicas industriales
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al203
formula, see observation
DEF

Óxido de aluminio.

OBS

Sólido blanco, insoluble en agua. Incombustible y atóxica.

OBS

Fórmula química: Al2O3

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