Granules based on aluminium oxide having the characteristics: The granules are produced by dispersing aluminium oxide in water, performing spray drying, optionally heat treatment and/or silanization. In silanized form, the granules have the following characteristics: The granules are used inter alia as catalyst supports, in cosmetics, in toner powders, in paints and lacquers, as abrasives and polishing agents and as a raw material in the production of glass and ceramics.