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Mullite
Mullite is a high-temperature ceramic material composed of aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide, used in refractories, ceramics, and advanced composites due to its excellent thermal stability and mechanical strength. Available in powder form with a molecular formula of Al₂O₃·2SiO₂, it has a molecular weight of 430.08 g/mol, is stable at ambient storage conditions, and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Mullite from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Mullite is a high-temperature ceramic material composed of aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide, used in refractories, ceramics, and advanced composites due to its excellent thermal stability and mechanical strength. Available in powder form with a molecular formula of Al₂O₃·2SiO₂, it has a molecular weight of 430.08 g/mol, is stable at ambient storage conditions, and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Mullite from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| Water Content | ≤1.0% |
| Al2O3 | ≥55% |
| SiO2 | ≤40% |
| Fe2O3 | ≤2.0% |
| Residue | ≤1.0% |
| Na2O | ≤1.0% |
| TiO2 | ≤0.5% |
| CaO | ≤0.05% |
| K2O | ≤0.5% |
| MgO | ≤0.2% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1302-93-8 |
| Molecular Formula | Al2O3·2SiO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 430.08 |
| SMILES | O=[Al]O[Al]=O.O=[Al]O[Al]=O.O=[Al]O[Al]=O.O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 2508.60 |
Safety & GHS
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is mullite used for?
Mullite is primarily used in high-temperature ceramics, refractory materials, and advanced composite applications due to its excellent thermal stability and mechanical strength.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of mullite?
The formula is Al2O3·2SiO2 with a molecular weight of 430.08 g/mol.
How should mullite be stored?
Mullite should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and contamination.
What grade of mullite does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical grade mullite; specific purity details are available upon request.
Can Molekula supply mullite in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply mullite in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a mullite order?
Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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