Corundum
Also known as Electrocorundum, Korund, MP 1 (Refractory)
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 1302-74-5
- Formula
- Al2O3
- Physical form
- Powder
- Boiling point
- Decomposes
- HS code
- 251320
- Category
- Oxides and peroxides

What is Corundum?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Corundum is an oxide mineral.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- oxo(oxoalumanyloxy)alumane
- CAS number
- 1302-74-5Other or deprecated CAS: 12415-34-8
- EC numbers
- 603-397-4, 638-887-7
- Molecular formula
- Al2O3
- MDL number
- MFCD00003424, MFCD00211795, MFCD07370730
- INCI name
- SAPPHIRE POWDER
- InChIKey
- TWNQGVIAIRXVLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/2Al.3O
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- O=[Al]O[Al]=O
Synonyms
- Electrocorundum
- Korund
- MP 1 (Refractory)
- Dural F 30
- Corindon
- Saphir
- Rubis
- Emery
- oxo(oxoalumanyloxy)alumane
- Sapphire (Al2O3)
- Corundum (Al2O3)
- Aluminum oxide, alpha
- Mp alumina dcc
- Mp alumina n
- alpha-Corundum
- Mp aluminum oxide
- Aluminium Oxide, Alumina
- Mp alumina a-tlc
- Mp alumina b-tlc
- Mp alumina g-tlc
- Mp alumina N-tlc
- MP ALUMINA B, Active
- MP ALUMINA N, Active
- MP ALUMINA AActivity: I
- MP ALUMINA BActivity: I
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- MP ALUMINA NActivity: I
- Abramant F 36
- MP ALUMINAActivity: II-III
- Abramax F 46
- Abramax F 54
- Aluminum oxide, catalyst support
- MP ALUMINA AActivity: Super I
- MP ALUMINA BActivity: Super I
- MP ALUMINA NActivity: Super I
- KO 7
- EKF 100
- KER 710
- Aluminum Oxide (Activated, Basic, Brockmann I)
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Powderexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | Decomposesexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 0 mmHg (approx)exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 101.96 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 101.9478 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -1.07calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 43.37 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 2calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industrial uses: Intermediate, Other.
Consumer uses: Other, Intermediate.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name SAPPHIRE POWDER(opacifying)
Functional uses
- Opacifer
Cosmetic functions
- Opacifying
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Corundum is traded under.
Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives
- United States23.8%
- Saudi Arabia11.2%
- United Arab Emirates * partner reported8.1%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Corundum is indicative (it was matched by name in the HS nomenclature). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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