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White Fused Alumina

White Fused Alumina (WFA) is a high-purity aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) material made by fusing high-grade alumina powder in an electric arc furnace at temperatures over 2000°C. This results in a high-hardness, white crystalline material with exceptional thermal and chemical stability. White fused alumina is widely used across various industries due to its purity, hardness, and wear resistance.

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Introduction

White Fused Alumina (WFA) is a high-purity aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) material made by fusing high-grade alumina powder in an electric arc furnace at temperatures over 2000°C. This results in a high-hardness, white crystalline material with exceptional thermal and chemical stability. White fused alumina is widely used across various industries due to its purity, hardness, and wear resistance.

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Grit Size Al2O3 Na2O
0-1mm >99.2% <0.4%
1-3mm >99.2% <0.4%
3-5mm >99.2% <0.4%
200mesh >99.0% <0.5%
325mesh >99.0% <0.5%
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Characteristics of White Fused Alumina

  • High Purity: Typically 99.5% or higher aluminum oxide content.
  • Extreme Hardness: With a Mohs hardness of about 9, it is one of the hardest materials after diamond.
  • High Melting Point: Melts at about 2250°C, making it suitable for high-temperature applications.
  • Chemically Inert: Resistant to most acids and alkalis, making it suitable for harsh environments.
  • High Refractoriness: Ideal for refractory applications due to its high melting point and stability.

Production Process of White Fused Alumina

  1. Raw Material Preparation: High-grade calcined alumina is used as the base material.
  2. Fusing: The alumina is melted in an electric arc furnace at temperatures exceeding 2000°C. This creates a molten material that solidifies into crystalline white fused alumina.
  3. Crushing and Sizing: Once cooled, the material is crushed and screened into different sizes for various applications.
  4. Magnetic Separation and Purification: Additional steps ensure the removal of impurities, maintaining the high purity level of WFA.

Applications of White Fused Alumina

  • Abrasives: Used in grinding wheels, sandpapers, polishing, and blasting media due to its high hardness.
  • Refractories: Essential in the production of high-temperature-resistant bricks, ceramics, and kiln furniture.
  • Ceramics: Adds strength, hardness, and thermal stability to technical ceramics.
  • Surface Treatment: Ideal for precision blasting and etching, often used in delicate surface preparation.
  • Electronics and Optics: WFA is used in polishing compounds for lenses, optics, and silicon wafers in electronics.

Advantages of White Fused Alumina

  • High durability and wear resistance
  • Minimal impurities, providing a clean, effective material for precision applications
  • Excellent thermal stability, suitable for both low and high-temperature applications
  • Non-toxic and eco-friendly, making it safe for industrial and environmental standards

White fused alumina is a preferred choice in industries requiring high-performance abrasives, precise surface treatment, and reliable high-temperature refractories. Its versatility, purity, and strength make it a valuable material across a range of technical applications.

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