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Aluminium Oxide ( what can I do with it)
Good morning everyone.
Due to my recent studies; and many many failed experiments in making a stable aluminum chlorohydrate. I now have 143.40g of aluminium oxide. I need
some suggestions in what I can do with it?
[Edited on 2-2-2015 by gardul]
[Edited on 2-2-2015 by gardul]
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Catalyst or catalyst substrates, chromatography, filler, refractory, abrasive, ceramics...
Or make some Aluminum metal electrolytically.
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You could make some TLC plates from microscope slides if you need them. This link uses silica, but alumina can be substituted without issue.
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LOL! Slightly outside the capacity envelope of most hobbyists, I feel...
There is in fact a chemical method of preparing Al (and I'm not talking Wohler's method). Can anyone guess?
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I believe the trichloride can be reduced by a Hg amalgam of Na or K.
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That works but I think he's referring to the electrolysis of anhydrous AlCl3 in an alcoholic solvent and producing an amalgam. This method
works with the rare earths according to Brauer.
[edit] oh, chemical method.
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Reduction of AlF<sub>3</sub> with Mg in a thermite-style reaction is very exothermic. Working on it.
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Quote: Originally posted by gdflp | You could make some TLC plates from microscope slides if you need them. This link uses silica, but alumina can be substituted without issue. |
I may have to try that.
thanks everyone for the ideas.. I can't believe i types chloro chloro. Perhaps it's the chemist version of toro toro?
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Quote: Originally posted by gdflp | You could make some TLC plates from microscope slides if you need them. This link uses silica, but alumina can be substituted without issue. |
I may have to try that.
thanks everyone for the ideas.. I can't believe i types chloro chloro. Perhaps it's the chemist version of toro toro?
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