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XLS & ULS Aluminas are Enabling the Future of Technical Ceramics

Technical ceramics are the backbone of today’s most advanced technologies from semiconductor handling parts to medical devices, aerospace components, catalyst carriers, and electronic substrates. At the core of these applications lies a single requirement: purity without compromise.

Purity That Defines Performance

Almatis’ Extra Low Soda (XLS) and Ultra Low Soda (ULS) aluminas represent a new standard in calcined aluminas for high-end ceramics. Beyond reducing soda levels, these grades meticulously control other critical impurities such as silica, calcia, and iron oxide. The result is a material that maintains exceptional stability, even under heat or electrical load: exactly what is required for semiconductor handling equipment and other precision applications where even minor drift or distortion can disrupt performance.

This purity ensures that ceramic substrates and components behave predictably, safeguarding the integrity of signals, data, and processes. For high-tech imaging systems, for example, XLS and ULS help protect against subtle electrical interference or thermal expansion that could otherwise compromise device accuracy.

A Global Partner for Critical Industries

Almatis does not just produce materials; we support customers at every step. With a global operational footprint and strong local supply capabilities, our technical teams are available in all regions to help customers optimize performance and achieve their design goals. This commitment is reflected in our consistently high customer satisfaction survey scores, where our technical expertise and customer support rank among the very best in the industry.

Investing in the Future

Almatis is investing ambitiously in the industries where calcined aluminas play a central role. On August 28, 2025, we broke ground on a new calcined alumina plant in Huangdao, China. This state-of-the-art facility will expand our capacity to serve fast-growing markets including semiconductors, EV batteries, and advanced ceramics. By strengthening our global operational footprint, we are ensuring that customers worldwide have access to high-quality, reliable alumina supply that will drive the next wave of innovation – anywhere, anytime, every time.

Enabling Tomorrow’s Technologies

With over a century of expertise in alumina innovation, Almatis is redefining standards for technical ceramics. XLS & ULS epitomize our commitment to precision, purity, and performance, enabling industries to achieve extraordinary advances in reliability and efficiency. From semiconductor fabs to aerospace hangars, and from medical labs to clean-energy systems, Almatis calcined and reactive aluminas are shaping the technologies of tomorrow.

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