The present invention pertains to an improved process for the preparation of quasi-crystalline boehmite. In this improved process a quasi-crystalline boehmite precursor is aged at a pH below 7, prefereably under hydrothermal conditions. It was found that when conducting the preparation processes for...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6506358?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6506358 - Process for the preparation of quasi-crystalline boehmites