CTC 1620 High Purity Alumina support media is a smooth, dust free, sintered alpha alumina ball used where high temperature or severe corrosive conditions are present. The high chemical purity and inertness minimizes the possibility of catalyst contamination and adverse side reactions.

Physical Appearance:

White, smooth spherical ball in nominal sizes from 1/8” through 2”

Typical Chemical Properties:
Al2O3 wt. % 99.7
SiO2  wt. % 0.01
Fe2O3  wt. % 0.01
Na2O  wt. % 0.20
Average Bulk Density (lb. / ft3) 125
Apparent Porosity  wt. % 1.40
Water Absorption  wt. % 0.39
Specific Gravity 3.5 to 3.7
Specific Specification for Individual Sizes:
Nominal Size Inches 1/8″ 1/4″ 3/8″ 1/2″ 3/4″ 1″ 1 1/2″ 2″
CTC 1620 Crush Strength 450 lbs 850 lbs 1150 lbs 1325 lbs 2100 lbs 2500 lbs 3600 lbs 4750 lbs

Packaging Options:

  • 55 lbs Polypropylene Sacks
  • 7 ft3 Drums
  • 20 ft3 Bulk Bags
  • Custom Packaging Available Upon Request