ATH

Mineral: ATH

ATH (aluminium tri hydrate, chemical formula Al(OH)₃) is an intermediate product of aluminium production, characterised by: 

• High purity
• High whiteness
• Relatively low density of 2.4g/cm³ compared to other mineral fillers, which are typically at 2.7g/cm³
• Medium Mohs hardness of 3
• Decomposition around 200°C, releasing water 

 

Basic properties

Property	Value	Unit
Moisture	< 0.4	[%]
pH	9	[-]
Hardness (Mohs)	3	[-]
Refractive index	1.57	[-]
Electrical conductivity	60	[µS/cm]
L.O.I.	34.5	[%]
Density	2.4	[kg/ dm3]

 

Application specific products:

Product	Grade	D50 [µm]
Portaflame SG	40	11.5
	50	16
	63	23
	200E	90
	220E	120
	10 LSA	3.3
	25 LSA	5.0
	30 LV	9.5
	55 LV	15
	100 LV	33
	100 X	–
	200 X	–

 

Production location(s): Maastricht (NL), Geertruidenberg (NL),  Poviglio (IT), Balaruc (FR), Brassington (UK)

Functionality: used in composite manufacturing the mineral makes the articles more flame retardant