alumina

Examples

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• The unavoidable electric resistance within each cell produces sufficient heat to keep the cryolite-alumina mixture molten.

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• An alumina-based abrasive coating on the blade tips reduces leakage losses by maintaining minimum clearances.

  Academic text (1994)

• The original head consisted of widely used alumina ceramic.

  Academic text (2004)

• We work with all aluminas and many other specialty materials.

  Academic text (1997)

• Fisher has refined the joint head, using a ceramic of alumina and a small amount of zirconia, which he said gives greater fracture toughness.

  Academic text (2004)

• The base substrate is alumina ceramic with multiple levels of coiled molybdenum wiring.

  Academic text (1998)

• Nearly pure alumina, unlike graphite or titanium, is a relatively inexpensive material that can be fabricated reliably.

  Academic text (1993)

• Stryker Orthopaedics claims that alumina-on-alumina ceramic bearings of its Trident Ceramic hip system (top right) wear less than other materials.

  Academic text (2004)

• Alumina is a key ingredient in the production of high-quality alumina ceramics used in various industries.

• The laboratory tested the hardness of the alumina sample to determine its suitability for glassmaking.

Synonyms

C

corundum

vsalumina

• Specialized

1 9.9

A very hard mineral used to make rubies, sapphires and things like sandpaper

is the compound in general rather than only the gem or abrasive crystal form

A

aluminum oxide

vsalumina

• Specialized

1 5.0

A hard white material made from aluminum and oxygen used for tools and coatings

is the alternative name commonly used in manufacturing ceramics and glass

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology