Brown Fused Alumina for Filtration Media

A high-performance media for industrial filtration systems requiring durability, chemical resistance, and consistent particle size.

Brown fused alumina used as filtration media

Why Use BFA in Filtration Systems?

Brown fused alumina is an ideal media for water and gas filtration due to its hardness, inert nature, and ability to maintain structural integrity under pressure. It provides a stable matrix for removing particulates and contaminants in industrial and municipal systems, especially where high temperature or chemical exposure is a concern.

  • High wear resistance and long service life
  • Stable under acidic or basic conditions
  • Available in graded particle sizes for layered filtration
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Typical Filtration Applications

  • Industrial wastewater treatment beds
  • Pre-filtration and coarse removal in multi-layer sand filters
  • Air and gas filtration for chemical plants and foundries

Its angular structure and hardness provide stable performance where silica-based media may degrade.

Recommended Grain Sizes

  • Primary filtration layer: 2.0–3.5 mm
  • Support or polishing layer: 0.5–1.5 mm
  • Custom fine grades: F60–F120 available

We provide material certification and granulometry data upon request.

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