Alumina

Products Hydrous alumina is commercially available in combination with magnesium hydroxide as a suspension and in the form of chewable tablets (Alucol). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Alumina (Al2O3, Mr = 102.0 g/mol) is the oxide of aluminum. Hydrous alumina, as defined by the pharmacopoeia, contains 47 to … Alumina

Silicon Dioxide

Products Pharmacopeial grade pure silicon dioxide is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Note: In English, silicon is called silicon and silicon dioxide is called silicon dioxide. Structure and properties Silicon dioxide (SiO2, Mr = 60.08 g/mol) is the oxide of silicon. It exists, for example, as a fine white powder and is practically insoluble in … Silicon Dioxide

Calcium Oxide

Products Calcium oxide is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Calcium oxide (CaO, Mr = 56.08 g/mol) is the basic oxide of calcium. It exists as a white and odorless powder and reacts strongly with water (see below). It should therefore be stored away from moisture. It can be … Calcium Oxide

Titanium Dioxide

Products Pure titanium dioxide is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Titanium dioxide (TiO2, Mr = 79.9 g/mol) is the oxide of the metal titanium, which occurs in various natural minerals. It exists as a white, non-hygroscopic, odorless, tasteless, and stable powder that is practically insoluble … Titanium Dioxide