Brown Aluminium Oxide

A high-grade, high-purity alumina manufactured from the controlled melting of calcined bauxite, silica, coke and iron.

Available in premium grades specifically approved for aerospace applications, conforming to specifications such as Rolls Royce CSS12, Airbus ABR9-0160 etc.

This is also referred to as Alumac.

In addition to the grades below, micro grades and specialist blends are available.

 

Grades

BA12 ~ 1.765 mm

BA20 ~ 1.04 mm

BA36 ~ 0.525 mm

BA54 ~ 0.310 mm

BA80 ~ 0.185 mm

BA120 ~ 0.109 mm

BA180 ~ 0.069 mm

BA220 ~ 0.058 mm

 

All FEPA grades available. Our most popular sizes are shown.

 

Properties

  • Abrasive Type: Aluminium
  • Density: 3.95 g/cm³
  • Bulk Density: 1.64 – 1.88 g/cm³
  • Hardness: 9 Mohs
  • Friability: Medium
  • Recyclability: High
  • Dust Levels: Medium
  • Shape: Angular
  • Colour: Brown

Applications

  • Surface finishing
  • Surface preparation
  • Bonded and coated abrasives
  • Casting and forgings
  • Refractories and furnace linings
  • Anti-slip/Safety flooring
  • Glass and ceramics
  • Metals
  • Polising