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1. Alumina is a medium for chemical chromatography.

2. The major uses of speciality aluminum oxides are in refractories, ceramics, and polishing and abrasive applications. Large tonnages are also used in the manufacture of zeolites, coating titania pigments, and as a fire retardant/smoke suppressant.

3.Aluminium oxide is used for its hardness and strength.

4. It is widely used as a coarse or fine abrasive, including as a much less expensive substitute for industrial diamond.

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