Brown Aluminum Oxide

Chemical Composition

Brown Aluminum Oxide Main Applications

1. Abrasives & Grinding Tools
   • Grinding wheels
   • Sanding belts & discs
   • Cut-off wheels
   • Resin-bonded and vitrified abrasives
2. Sandblasting & Surface Treatment
   • Rust removal
   • Paint stripping
   • Surface preparation before coating or welding
   • Deburring and deflashing
   • Cleaning for metal, steel, cast iron, and stone
3. Refractory Materials
   • High-temperature refractory bricks
   • Monolithic refractories
   • Furnace linings
   • Slide gate plates
4. Coated Abrasives
   • Sandpaper
   • Emery cloth
   • Industrial abrasive sheets
5. Polishing & Lapping
   • Polishing metals, glass, ceramics, and stone
   • Lapping for precision surfaces
6. Anti-Slip & Wear-Resistant Materials
   • Anti-slip flooring additives
   • Wear-resistant coatings
   • Concrete and pavement additives
7. Ceramic & Composite Materials
   • High-strength ceramic products
   • Reinforced composite fillers

Advantages of Brown Aluminum Oxide

1. High hardness and cutting efficiency
   • Mohs hardness ~9, very aggressive for grinding, sandblasting, and surface preparation.
2. Good toughness & long service life
   • Resists shattering under impact; reusable many times in blasting operations.
3. Excellent self‑sharpening property
   • Particles fracture to create new sharp edges during use, maintaining high performance.
4. Good thermal stability
   • Suitable for high‑temperature grinding and refractory applications.
5. Good chemical resistance
   • Stable in most acidic and alkaline environments.
6. Cost‑effective
   • Lower price than white aluminum oxide, pink fused alumina, or diamond abrasives.
7. Wide applicability
   • Works well for steel, cast iron, stainless steel (in many cases), alloys, stone, and concrete.