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