White Aluminium Oxide

A high-grade, ultra-pure alumina manufactured calcined alumina. Available in premium grades specifically approved for aerospace applications, 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

WA12 ~ 1.765 mm

WA20 ~ 1.04 mm

WA36 ~ 0.525 mm

WA54 ~ 0.31 mm

WA80 ~ 0.185 mm

WA120 ~ 0.109 mm

WA180 ~ 0.069 mm

WA220 ~ 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: 9.5 Mohs
  • Friability: Low
  • Recyclability: High
  • Dust Levels: Medium
  • Shape: Angular
  • Colour: White

Applications

  • Surface finishing
  • Surface preparation
  • Bonded and coated abrasives
  • Castings and forgings
  • Refractories and furnace linings
  • Anti-slip/safety flooring
  • Glass and ceramics
  • Plastics and composites
  • Metals
  • Polishing