Pseudo-boehmite is an aluminum oxide precursor with special structure and properties, which is widely used in many industrial fields. This article will mainly introduce the main uses and importance of Pseudo-boehmite.
- Catalyst carrier
The most important application of pseudo-boehmite is as a catalyst carrier:
In the petroleum refining industry, it is a key material for the preparation of catalysts such as hydrocracking and hydrofining
Due to its high specific surface area and suitable pore structure, it can effectively disperse active metal components
By controlling the preparation conditions, carriers with different pore size distributions can be obtained to meet the needs of different catalytic reactions
- Adsorbent raw materials
Pseudo-boehmite can be used to prepare high-performance adsorbents:
After proper treatment, it forms porous alumina for gas and liquid purification
In the field of environmental protection, it is used for wastewater treatment to remove heavy metal ions and organic pollutants
As a desiccant, it has excellent water absorption performance
- Ceramic material additives
In the ceramic industry:
As an additive, it can improve the forming and sintering properties of ceramic blanks
Improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the final product
Used to prepare special ceramics such as transparent ceramics, bioceramics, etc.
- Coating materials
Pseudo-boehmite can be used to prepare various functional coatings:
As a component of high-temperature protective coatings
Used to prepare wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings
As an insulating coating material in electronic devices
- Other application areas
Lithium-ion batteries: as an electrode material additive to improve battery performance
Medical field: used as a drug sustained-release carrier
Cosmetics: as a carrier of certain functional ingredients
Pseudo-boehmite has become an indispensable functional material in many high-tech fields due to its unique physical and chemical properties, such as high specific surface area, adjustable pore structure, and good thermal stability. With the continuous advancement of preparation technology, its application range continues to expand.