Alumina Trihydrate Market Outlook, Driving Factors and Industry Trends
Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) |
Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) has the chemical formula
(AI2O3•3H2O) and is also known as alumina trihydrateas. Because of its
flexibility and low cost, it is commonly employed as a flame retardant. It's
non-toxic, chemically inert, halogen-free, and abrasion-resistant. The Bayer
method is used to generate it, which is then transformed to aluminium oxide
(alumina), which is used to make aluminium. Furthermore, alumina trihydrate is
utilised as an antacid for the treatment of gastrointestinal problems.
The global Alumina
Trihydrate Market is estimated to account for approximately US$
3,900 Mn in terms of value and 6,700 MT in terms of volume by the end of 2019. The
growing use of engineering plastic in areas such as automotive, construction,
and electronics is propelling the industry forward. Plastic's application in
the automotive sector to reduce total vehicle weight and improve fuel economy
is expected to drive market demand in the future years. However, factors such
as the availability of alternatives to alumina trihydrate and environmental
concerns related with alumina manufacturing are projected to stifle the alumina
trihydrate market's expansion throughout the forecast period.
In the total alumina trihydrate market, the flame retardants
segment is expected to increase rapidly in the future years, depending on the
product type. Because of the rising occurrence of fires throughout the world,
non-halogenated flame retardants are becoming more popular, making ATH one of
the most widely used flame retardants. Because of its thermodynamic qualities,
which absorb heat and release water vapour, alumina trihydrate is an effective
flame retardant. The water of crystallisation released by ATH is 35%.
Furthermore, the product's great flexibility and cheap cost will boost demand
for ATH as a flame retardant.
In terms of end-user vertical, the plastic segment is
expected to be profitable for the alumina trihydrate market. Plastics make cars
lighter, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. For example,
reducing the mass of a contemporary automobile by 100 kilogrammes reduces fuel
usage by almost 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres and carbon dioxide emissions by
10 grammes per kilometre. The booming construction, plastics, and paints &
coatings industries in several growing economies such as India, China, Japan,
and others will propel the Asia Pacific alumina trihydrate market to new
heights throughout the forecast period.
Market Drivers-
Rising demand for flame retardants in the construction and
automotive industries is expected to boost market expansion. Alumina
trihydrate market expansion is also expected to be boosted by
the increasing adoption of severe rules and regulations related vehicle safety.
Additionally, increased demand for chemical compounds such as polyaluminum
chloride, calcined alumina, aluminium sulphate, sodium aluminate, alumina
nitrate, and zeolites is expected to drive alumina trihydrate market growth.
The growing use of alumina trihydrate as a titanium dioxide
pigment alternative in the paints and coatings sector, as well as its low cost,
is expected to drive the market expansion of alumina trihydrate. Furthermore,
the rising demand for alumina trihydrate from the plastics, paper, and building
and construction industries is expected to help the market's growth.
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