Alumina Chemicals—Science and Technology Handbook

Alumina Chemicals: Science and Technology Handbook

by LeRoy D. Hart and Esther Lense (eds) 

1990 (617 pages)

ISBN:9780916094331

With contributions from the world’s leading experts on alumina, this comprehensive reference book covers the entire gamut of subjects relating to alumina from fundamental chemistry and material properties to applications and future uses.

Alumina Chemicals—Science and Technology Handbook

Preface

Section I - Introduction

History of Alumina Chemicals

World Production and Economics of Alumina Chemicals

Section II - Fundamental Properties of Alumina Chemicals

Nomenclature, Preparation, and Properties of Aluminum Oxides, Oxide Hydroxides, and Trihydroxides

Mechanical Properties of Alumina

Colloidal Properties of Alumina

Phase Equilibria of Alumina

Section III - Current Commercial Production Processes, Products and Applications

Production Processes, Properties, and Applications for Aluminum-Containing Hydroxides

Production Processes, Properties, and Applications for Activated and Catalytic Aluminas

Production Processes, Properties, and Applications for Calcined and High-Purity Aluminas

Production Processes, Properties, and Applications for Tabular Alumina Refractory Aggregates

Production Processes, Properties, and Applications for Calcium Aluminate Cements

Gallium

Analytical Procedures for Alumina Chemicals

Section IV - State of the Art Assessments in Applications Utilizing Alumina Chemicals

Alumina Chemicals as Additives for Paper, Dentifrices, Paints, Coatings, Rubbers, and Plastics with Emphasis on Fire-Retardant Products

Activated Alumina Desiccants

Selective Adsorption Processes

Water-Treatment Products and Processes

Claus Catalysts and Alumina Catalyst Materials and Their Application

Monolithic Catalyst Systems

Pelleted Catalyst Systems

Electrical Properties of Alumina Ceramics

Electronic Ceramics

Alumina Usage in Electric Power Generation and Storage

Alumina in Electrical Porcelain

Dinnerware Manufacture and Use in the United States

Advanced Ceramics Involving Alumina

Alumina as a Biomedical Material

Alumina in Coatings

Alumina as a Composite Material

Alumina in Glasses and Glass-Ceramics

Alumina Powder Production by Aerosol Processes

Refractory Ceramic Fiber

Fused Alumina—Pure and Alloyed—as an Abrasive and Refractory Material

High-Alumina Refractories for Steelmaking in Europe

Alumina and Aluminous Refractories for Iron- and Steelmaking in Japan

Use of High-Alumina Refractories in the U.S. Steel Industry

Petroleum and Petrochemical Applications for Refractories

Refractories Used for Aluminum Processing

The Use of Alumina in Refractories for Melting Glass

Refractories Used for Investment Casting of High-Temperature Alloys

Alumina in Monolithic Refractories

Space Vehicle Thermal Protection

Section V - Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology of Alumina Chemicals

The Aluminas and Health

Section VI - Long-Range Future Technology The Role of Alumina Chemicals

The Future of Alumina Chemicals in Europe

Long-Range Future Trends—The Role of Alumina Chemicals—The Japanese Viewpoint

The Future Role of Alumina In Ceramics Technology

Long-Range Technology—The Role of Alumina Chemicals as Seen from the Japanese Viewpoint

Present Situation and Future Technology of Alumina Chemicals in Japan

A View of the Future for Alumina Chemicals