It is essential in protein extraction as a component in the preparation of tissue. Aluminum oxide is a source of aluminum in reactions, an abrasive agent, and as a refractory material. Furthermore, Aluminum oxide has a relatively high thermal conductivity of 30 Wm-1K-1. Also Aluminum oxide can act as a catalyst in a variety of reactions such as the Claus process and in the dehydration of alcohols to alkenes. It is an inorganic compound used as a grinding or blending agent.
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