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Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide or Alumina Tri Hydrate is the hydrated oxide of Aluminium. Alumina Tri Hydrate is separated
from ore— bauxite using Bayer process with average particle size ranging from 80 - 100 Micron. The blocky crystals
of Alumina Tri Hydrate impart good reactivity. Alumina Tri Hydrate can react with a base as well as an acid and finds
many applications as raw material. Some of the applications are Non Ferric Alum (NFA), Poly Aluminium Chloride
(PAC), Aluminium Fluoride (AlF3), Sodium Aluminate, Glass, and Activated Alumina

General Characteristics
Characteristics Unit Max
IUPAC Name Aluminium Hydroxide
Formula Al(OH)3
Density g/cc 2.42
Molecular weight g/mol 78.00
Appearance White powder
Moh’s Hardness 2.5 - 3.5
Refractive Index 1.57

Specifications
Grade Name CHX /CH1 DH FDH Cumulative Particle Size
Distribution
Properties/ Analysis* Unit Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max
LOI (110 - 1000 °C) % 34.5 35.0 34.5 34.7 34.5 35.0
Al(OH)3 by difference** % 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6
Na2O % 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35
Fe2O3 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.007 0.02
SiO2 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.008 0.02
Moisture (RT - 110 °C) % 7.0 10.0 0.05 0.20 0.05 0.20
SEM Image
Caustic Insoluble 0.06 0.08
Cumulative Sieve Analysis#
+100# (150 µm) % 0 -15

+200# (75 µm) % 50 - 80

+325# (45 µm) % 85 - 95

-325# (45 µm) % 5 - 15

*Analysed by Hindalco Test Methods which are in line with the global standards for Alumina refinery.
** The limit of Al(OH)3 content is 99.6% Minimum.
# Dry sieving method.

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Ground Aluminium Hydroxide—Narrow Distribution

Alumina Tri Hydrate (ATH) contain 3 molecules of water. On heating above 220 Deg C Alumina Tri Hydrate
decomposes into Aluminium Oxide & water. This irreversible, endothermic reaction process makes Alumina Tri
Hydrate an effective flame retardant. Also the smoke generated by decomposition is non corrosive and non poisonous.
Ground Alumina Tri Hydrate is used as a fire retardant filler in applications like Polymer Composites, Cable
compounds, artificial marble table tops etc. Hindalco manufactures ground hydrates with different particle sizes.

Specifications

Grade Name RPF14 RPF18 DHM DHM15 FH22D

Properties/ Analysis* Unit Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max

LOI (110 - 1000 °C) % 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0
Al(OH)3 by difference** % 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6
Na2O % 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35
Fe2O3 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
SiO2 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
Moisture (RT - 110 °C) % 0.35 0.70 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.40 0.20 0.40
Oil Absorption g/100 g 45 40 35 35 30
Particle Size Analysis#

Average Particle Size (d50) µm 4.5 5.0 8.0 8.5 10 13 14 16 19 24

+325# (45 µm) % 0.2 0.5 0.3 0.5 1 5 7 15 10.0

Cumulative Particle Size Distribution

RPF14

DHM15

*Analysed by Hindalco Test Methods which are in line with the global standards for Alumina refinery.
** The limit of Al(OH)3 content is 99.6% Minimum.
# Measured by Sedigraph 5120. For FH22D measurement is by Malvern Mastersizer . +325 Mesh fraction a nalysed by wet sieving.

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Ground Aluminium Hydroxide—Wide Distribution

Alumina Tri Hydrate (ATH) contain 3 molecules of water. On heating above 220 Deg C Alumina Tri Hydrate
decomposes into Aluminium Oxide & water. This irreversible, endothermic reaction process makes Alumina Tri
Hydrate an effective flame retardant. Also the smoke generated by decomposition is non corrosive and non poisonous.
Wide Distribution Ground ATH is used in Sheet Molding Composites to lower the process viscosity. Hindalco
manufacturers different wide distribution ATH to meet the end use demands.

Specifications

Grade Name FHC MHV06 MHV20 TH15 LVH20

Properties/ Analysis* Unit Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max

LOI (110 - 1000 °C) % 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0 34.5 35.0
Al(OH)3 by difference % 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6
Na2O % 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35
Fe2O3 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
SiO2 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
Moisture (RT - 110 °C) % 0.34 0.50 0.20 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.50 0.30 0.50
Oil Absorption g/100g 30 30 30 30 30
Particle Size Analysis#

Average Particle Size (d50) µm 5.0 7.0 8.0 10.0 9.0 12.0 7.0 15 15 20

+(63 µm) % 0.80 1.0

Cumulative Particle Size Distribution

MHV20

*Analysed by Hindalco Test Methods which are in line with the global standards for Alumina refinery.
** The limit of Al(OH)3 content is 99.6% Minimum.
# Measured by Sedigraph 5120. +63µm fraction analysed by wet sieving.

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Super Ground Aluminium Hydroxide

Alumina Tri Hydrate (ATH) contain 3 molecules of water. On heating above 220 Deg C Alumina Tri Hydrate decom-
poses into Aluminium Oxide & water. This irreversible, endothermic reaction process makes Alumina Tri Hydrate an
effective flame retardant. Also the smoke generated by decomposition is non corrosive and non poisonous. Super
Ground Alumina Tri Hydrate is used as a fire retardant filler is applications like Polymer Composites, Cable
compounds, artificial marble table tops etc, where the final product surface finish is very critical.

Specifications
Grade Name SF100 SF200

Properties/ Analysis* Unit Typical Max Typical Max

LOI (110 - 1000 °C) % 34.5 35.5 34.5 35.5

Al(OH)3 by difference** % 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6
Na2O % 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35
Fe2O3 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
SiO2 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02
Moisture (RT - 110 °C) % 0.30 0.70 0.50 0.70
pH 9.5 10.0 9.5 10.0
Oil Absorption g/100 g 55 55
Particle Size Analysis#

Average Particle Size (d50) µm 2.6 3.0 1.5 2.5

+325# (45 µm) % 0.05 0.10 0.05

Cumulative Particle Size Distribution

SF200

*Analysed by Hindalco Test Methods which are in line with the global standards for Alumina refinery.
** The limit of Al(OH)3 content is 99.6% Minimum.
# Measured by Sedigraph 5120. +325 Mesh fraction analysed by wet sieving.

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Surface treated Aluminium Hydroxide

Alumina Tri Hydrate (ATH) contain 3 molecules of water. On heating above 220 Deg C Alumina Tri Hydrate decom-
poses into Aluminium Oxide & water. This irreversible, endothermic reaction process makes Alumina Tri Hydrate an
effective flame retardant. Also the smoke generated by decomposition is non corrosive and non poisonous. ATH is
surface treated with organic compounds to improve mixing with polymer resin. Hindalco manufacturers various
surface treated fine hydrates to meet the end use applications and processing conditions.

Specifications
Grade Name HC041 HC081 MHV20T SFC201

Properties/ Analysis* Unit Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max Typical Max

LOI (110 - 1000 °C) % 34.5 35.5 34.5 35.5 34.5 35.5 34.5 35.5
Al(OH)3 by difference** % 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6 99.7 99.6

Na2O % 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35 0.20 0.35

Fe2O3 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02

SiO2 % 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02 0.015 0.02

Moisture (RT - 110 °C) % 0.35 0.70 0.30 0.50 0.33 0.50 0.50 0.70

Particle Size Analysis#

Average Particle Size (d50) µm 4.5 5.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 12.0 1.5 2.5

*Analysed by Hindalco Test Methods which are in line with the global standards for Alumina refinery.
** The limit of Al(OH)3 content is 99.6% Minimum.
# Measured by Sedigraph 5120.

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