It is used in stainless steel coating and in microwave applications. It is used as an adsorbent, desiccating agent, grinding or blending agent, abrasive agent and catalyst, and in the manufacture of dental cements and refractories. Industrial applications include electrical and electronic products, metal Products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.