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Data Legend. The chart above shows Aluminum Oxide price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 7 locations, as follows:
- Aluminum Oxide, US (United States): Aluminum Oxide, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Aluminum Oxide, EUR (Europe): Aluminum Oxide, import transaction price, cfr, Norway (netforward from fob Brazil)
- Aluminum Oxide, SAM (South America): Aluminum Oxide, export transaction price, fob, Brazil
- Aluminum Oxide, SEA (Southeast Asia): Aluminum Oxide, export spot price, fob, Australia
- Aluminum Oxide (98.8%), CN (China): Aluminum Oxide (98.8% purity), spot price, i-w, China
- Aluminum Oxide, MDE (Middle East): Aluminum Oxide, import spot price, cif, United Arab Emirates (netforward from fob Australia)
- Aluminum Oxide, AFR (Africa): Aluminum Oxide, spot price, cfr, South Africa (netforward from fob Australia)
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Aluminum Oxide Price Outlook. The price of Aluminum Oxide (United States) decreased during April 2019 to 540 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 3% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Aluminum Oxide (United States) decreased significantly by 11%. Meanwhile, the average price of Aluminum Oxide (China) amounted to 521 USD per metric ton, from 460 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Aluminum Oxide (China) is 6% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Aluminum Oxide (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 385 USD per metric ton. The price is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 5% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Aluminum Oxide (Middle East) increased significantly during April 2019, reaching 421 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 8% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 1% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Aluminum Oxide (Africa) experienced a significant rise of 30 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 428 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 8% on a monthly basis and a rise of 6% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in April 2019, the price of Aluminum Oxide (Europe) witnessed a rise of 35 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 423 USD per metric ton. The April 2019 price is 18% higher than the price one year before.
The average price of Aluminum Oxide (South America) was 383 USD per metric ton on April 2019 – a little increase of 10 USD per metric ton, or 3%, compared with the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the price of Aluminum Oxide (South America) is 8% higher than the price one year before.
About Aluminum Oxide. Aluminum Oxide (a.k.a. Aluminum(III) Oxide, Alumina, Aloxide) is a white and crystalline powder. It occurs naturally in the form of many minerals such as bauxite and corundum. Aluminum Oxide is amphoteric in nature, which allows it to be used in various chemical and industrial applications. Its properties may vary depending on the crystalline structure.
Aluminum Oxide Handling. Aluminum Oxide is usually transported and stored in moisture-proof containers (for its strong desiccating characteristic), such as bags, sling bins, or drums. Fine dust can cause some irritation in the eyes and/or lungs, so handling must be done with the appropriate breathing apparatus. Alumina is nontoxic and nonflammable, so no other special measures must be taken in, besides common-sense for good housekeeping.
Aluminum Oxide Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Aluminum Oxide are listed below.
- Bauxite + sodium hydroxide (Bayer process),
- Ethylene + aluminum (Epal process),
- Alumina trihydrate (calcination),
- Aluminum ores (such as kaolinite, anorthosite, etc) + sodium carbonate (alkaline process),
- Aluminum ores (such as kaolinite, anorthosite, etc) + strong acid (such as hydrochloric acid) (acid process)
Aluminum Oxide Uses. The uses and applications of Aluminum Oxide may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Aluminum Oxide are technical grade; high purity; chemically pure (CP) grade; fused; calcinated; and fiber.
