Aluminum oxide is used as an adsorbent, desiccating agent and in the manufacture of dental cements and refractories. It is used in protein extraction as a component in the preparation of tissues and in bushings, spindles, lapping, polishing, refractory coating for investment casting shells, decorative non-skid tile and pressure blasting. It is also used in varnishes, for textile impregnation, in cosmetics and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical production. It is a source of aluminum in various reactions. It is used as a catalyst in a variety of reactions such as the Claus process and in the dehydration of alcohols to alkenes and as a grinding or blending agent.

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