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BCPL-99 High Alumina Support Media Spheres: Applications

The BCPL-99 High Alumina Support Media Spheres contain more than 99% alpha alumina and a maximum 0.2wt% SiO₂. Because of its high alumina and low silica, it is an ideal product for high temperature steam applications, such as secondary reformers in ammonia processing, where leached silica will coat downstream equipment or foul the catalyst bed.

The high alumina content (>99%) brings on a chemical resistance, which when combined with its high crushing strength and load bearing ability, it makes the BCPL-99 High Alumina Support Media Spheres the ideal product for catalyst bed support applications.

The BCPL-99 High Alumina Support Media Sphere has very excellent thermal properties, being able to withstand upto 1500^oC. It is a good choice for heat retention applications.

 For its superior chemical resistance, it's suitable for applications in olefin processes, such as ethylene dryers.

Specifications

Typical Chemical Composition	Min. %	Max. %	Usual %
SiO2	-----	0.20	0.18
Al2O3	99.00	99.60	99.30
Fe2O3	-----	0.20	0.02
TiO2	-----	0.55	0.02
CaO	-----	0.10	0.20
MgO	-----	0.10	0.05
Na2O	-----	0.25	0.10
K2O	-----	0.20	0.13

 Other Specifications:

Leachable Iron	0.01%
Apparent Porosity by Weight	7.0%
Moh's Hardness Scale	>8.0
Water Absorption	<4.0 wt.%
Acid Resistance	>99.8%
Thermal Conductivity	0.7-0.8 W/m2.K
Thermal Expansion @ 500oC	0.10%
Thermal Shock Resistance, Heating to 1000oC and chilling to room temperature	10 times minimum
Max. Operating Temperature	1550oC	2822oF
Specific Density	3,400 kg/m3	212 lb/ft3
Bulk Density (Packing Density)	2,100 g/cm3	131 lb/ft3

Crushing Strength:

Size /		Crush Strength
Nominal Size		(lbs)	(kg)	(N/pc)
mm	inch	min.	Min.	min.
3	1 / 8	115	52	510
6	1 / 4	230	105	1030
10	3 / 8	440	200	1961
13	1 / 2	1355	615	6031
16	5 / 8	1720	780	7650
19	3 / 4	2315	1050	10297
25	1	3130	1420	13925
38	1- 1 / 2	4034	1830	17946
50	2	4960	2250	22065

Important Note:

Please note that the above results are from test samples and should be used only for guidance. This chart is intended to illustrate typical properties of advanced ceramic materials available from M/S Bhise Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. The buyer should recognize that exact properties may vary according to product configuration and may sometimes be tailored to meet specific requirements. The information set forth herein is offered for comparison only, and is not to be construed as absolute engineering data or constituting a warranty or representation for which M/S Bhise Ceramics Pvt. Ltd assumes legal responsibility.