Aluminum Silicate
Aluminium silicate refers to chemical compounds which are derived from aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and silicon dioxide (SiO2). The chemical formula of aluminum silicate is Al2SiO5, but aluminum silicate is often written as Al2O3·SiO2, because most silicates have very complex structures. Aluminium silicate is used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, paints, printing inks, rubber, and plastics.
Read more: An Overview of Aluminium Silicate Ceramics
Aluminium Silicate Properties:
Appearance |
Super white fine powder |
Sp. gravity |
2.70 - 2.80 |
PH Value |
8.0 - 8.5 |
Volatile matter |
max10.0°/0 |
Oil Absorption |
80 ± 5% |
Refractive Index |
1.58 |
Mhos hardness |
1 - 2 |
There are three common minerals composed of aluminum silicate, most of which are found in metamorphic rocks.
The composition of these three ores is aluminum silicate, but their structure is different, so they are homogeneous and different crystals.
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Chemical Formula | 3Al2O3·2SiO2(Mullite) |
Mechanical | |
Density | 2.3 g/cm3 |
Hardness | 8-10 GPa |
Modulus of Elasticity | 150-250 GPa |
Flexural Strength | 64 MPa |
Compressive Strength | 275 MPa |
Poisson's Ratio | 0.23 |
Fracture Toughness | 1.5-3 MPa m½ |
Electrical | |
Dielectric Strength | 3.9 dc kV/mm |
Dielectric Constant | 5.3 (@ 1 MHz) |
Volume Resistivity | >10^14 ohm-cm |
Thermal | |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 5x10^-6/°C |
Thermal Conductivity | 2-4 W/(m*K) |
Specific Heat | - |
Shock Resistance | - |
Maximum Working Temperature | 1600°C |