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: None
- Odor Threshold: Not applicable
- pH: Not applicable
- Melting Point: approx. 1,535 °C / no practical application
- Flash Point: Not applicable
- Flammability or Explosive Limits: Not applicable
- Solubility: Insoluble in water
- Explosive Properties: Non-explosive
Chemical Composition (according to 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 number in the table indicates the maximum or minimum allowable percentage for the given abrasive that passes through the specified sieve opening.
Symbols such as “>90” or “>85” mean that more than 90% or 85% of the abrasive should be smaller than the sieve opening.










