Description
◯ Shape: Solid, angular particles
◯ Hardness GH: Min. 700 HV; 60 HRC
◯ Hardness GL: 510-700 HV; 51-61 HRC
◯ Hardness GP: 460-630 HV; 47-56 HRC
◯ Hardness GS: 390-530 HV; 40-51 HRC
◯ Density: 7.0 g/cm³
◯ Color: Gray
◯ Odor: Odorless
◯ Odor Threshold: Not applicable
◯ pH: Not applicable
◯ Melting Point: Approx. 1,535 °C / no practical application
◯ Flash Point: Not applicable
◯ Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Not applicable
◯ Solubility: Insoluble in water
◯ Explosive Properties: Non-explosive
◯ Chemical Composition (per SAE J827 Standard):
| Fe, % | C, % | Mn, % | Si, % | S, % | P, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96.5-98.0 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.6-1.2 | 0.5-1.0 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 |
◯ Size Characteristics:
| Standard Sieve Opening Size, mm | G16 | G18 | G25 | G40 | G50 | G80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | ||||||
| 4.00 | ||||||
| 3.35 | ||||||
| 2.80 | ||||||
| 2.36 | ||||||
| 2.00 | ||||||
| 1.70 | 0 | |||||
| 1.40 | 0 | |||||
| 1.18 | >75 | 0 | ||||
| 1.00 | >85 | >75 | 0 | |||
| 0.85 | ||||||
| 0.71 | >85 | >70 | 0 | |||
| 0.60 | ||||||
| 0.50 | ||||||
| 0.43 | >80 | >70 | 0 | |||
| 0.36 | ||||||
| 0.30 | >80 | >65 | ||||
| 0.18 | >75 | >65 | ||||
| 0.13 | >75 |
Explanation:
- The numbers in the table indicate the maximum or minimum allowable percentage of abrasive passing through the specified sieve opening.
- Symbols such as “>90” or “>85” indicate that more than 90% or 85% of the abrasive should be smaller than the sieve opening.







