1318-23-6

Basic information

• Product Name: BOEHMITE
• Synonyms: BOEHMITE;ALPHA-ALUMINA MONOHYDRATE;Boehmite (Al(OH)O)
• CAS NO: 1318-23-6
• Molecular Formula: AlHO2
• Molecular Weight: 59.99
• EINECS: 215-284-3
• Mol File: 1318-23-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 100°C at 760 mmHg
• Appearance: /
• Density: 3.070
• Vapor Pressure: 24.5mmHg at 25°C
• Water Solubility: insoluble H2O; soluble hot acids, hot alkalies [CRC10]
• CAS DataBase Reference: BOEHMITE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BOEHMITE(1318-23-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BOEHMITE(1318-23-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1318-23-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Catalytic Converters:
Boehmite is used as a carrier material for catalytic converters due to its high-temperature resistance and functional filler properties.
Used in Printed Circuit Boards:
Boehmite serves as a flame retardant in printed circuit boards, enhancing their safety and performance.
Used in Electromobility:
In the growing market of electromobility, boehmite is finding increasing use for its various properties and applications.
Used in Adsorbents:
Boehmite and gibbsite are important raw materials in industrial applications as adsorbents, utilizing their natural properties for adsorption.
Used in Fire Retardants:
Boehmite is used as a fire retardant in various applications, providing enhanced safety and resistance to fire.
Used in Coatings:
As a component of coatings, boehmite contributes to improved performance and properties.
Used in Catalysts:
Boehmite is used in catalysts for its ability to enhance chemical reactions and processes.
Used in Polishing Agents:
Boehmite serves as a polishing agent, providing a smooth and polished surface finish.
Used in Fillers:
As a filler for polymeric composites, boehmite enhances the properties and performance of the composite materials.
Used in Fuel Cells:
Boehmite is used in fuel cells, contributing to their efficiency and functionality.
Used in Synthesis of Alumina Products:
Boehmite is an important precursor for the synthesis of different alumina products, such as γ-/δ-Al2O3, chiAl2O3, and α-Al2O3, which are widely used in specialized industries including filler, catalysis, glass, ceramics, purification, paint, coating, and metallurgy.
Used in Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs):
Boehmite is used as a host material for LEDs, playing a crucial role in their light-emitting properties.
Used in Stomach Disease Treatment:
Gibbsite, a related mineral, is used as a substrate for the treatment of stomach diseases, although not specifically mentioned as a use for boehmite.
Used as a Vaccine Adjuvant:
Gibbsite also serves as a vaccine adjuvant, but again, this is not specifically mentioned as a use for boehmite.

InChI:InChI=1/Al.H2O.O/h;1H2;/q+3;;-2/p-1

Upstream product

• 1344-28-1 alumina 
• 7446-70-0 aluminium trichloride 
• 1310-73-2 sodium hydroxide 

Downstream Products

• 107984-01-0 mer-tris(quinolin-8-olato)aluminum 
• 107984-01-0 δ-tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminium 

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Full paper/MémoireTribromide ion supported on BOEHMITE (cas 1318-23-6) nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst for organic reactions08/22/2019

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Conversion of gibbsite to boehmite as a precursor for many aluminum oxide materials was widely concerned. Herein, the steam-assisted crystallization (SAC) method was conducted to synthesis the boehmite from gibbsite. The transformation behavior of gibbsite to boehmite treated at 155, 165, 175, a...detailed

Research PaperDevelopment of a stable BOEHMITE (cas 1318-23-6) layer on aluminum surfaces for improved pool boiling heat transfer in water08/18/2019

Oxidation layers that develop on an aluminum surface can cause changes in the surface wettability. When the aluminum surface is used as a heating surface, these changes result in inconsistencies in the nucleate boiling heat transfer performance and critical heat flux (CHF). Data is presented in ...detailed

Nanocrystalline BOEHMITE (cas 1318-23-6) obtained at room temperature08/17/2019

The single phase nanocrystalline boehmite is obtained for the first time at room temperature by a facile hydrolysis of Bayer liquor. Mesoporosity in boehmite powders was constructed using the glucose as a template. As-synthesized boehmite powders have high surface area (above 350 m2/g) and the a...detailed

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Boehmite nanoplates and Eu3+-doped boehmite nanoplates were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal reaction. And the boehmite nanoparticles behave as plate-like in morphology and have a small size about 59 nm. Those nanoplates could be effectively excited by near-UV light in the range of 360 nm to...detailed

Effect of BOEHMITE (cas 1318-23-6) sol on the performance of alumina microfiltration membranes08/15/2019

Precursor film method was used to prepare highly permeable ceramic microfiltration membranes in this work. The performance of alumina microfiltration membranes was improved by adding boehmite sol in the membrane precursor film. With increasing the boehmite sol content, the effective average pore...detailed

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