abrasive

Abrasives

An abrasive is a material, often a mineral, that is used to shape or finish a workpiece through rubbing which leads to part of the workpiece being worn away. While finishing a material often means polishing it to gain a smooth, reflective surface it can also involve roughening as in satin, matte or beaded finishes.

 

Comparison table of size range

Comparison table of abrasives symbols

Physical characteristics

Micropowder grit size comparisons

Brown Aluminum Oxide
Pink aluminum oxide
Microcrystal aluminum oxide
Black aluminum oxide
Si3N4
Green silicon carbide  
CBN
Synthetic diamond
White aluminum oxide
Single crystal aluminum oxide
Zirconia aluminum oxide
Black silicon carbide
Boron Carbide 
Diamond Crystal
High Pure Aluminum Oxide
CBN series products



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