Abrasive Media

  • Alumina Based
    • White Fused Aluminum Oxide
    • White Calcined Aluminum Oxide
    • Aluminum Oxide and Chrome
    • Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide
    • Low Titania Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide
    • Zirconia Alumina
    • Hydrated Alumina
    • Ceramic Aluminum Oxide
  • Calcium Carbonate (used in some plastic polish)
  • Chromium(III) Oxide – Green Rouge
  • Cubic Boron Carbide
  • Emery
  • Garnet
  • Glass
  • Iron(III) Oxide – Red Jeweler’s Rouge, Crocus
  • Pumice
  • Rottenstone (Tripoli)
  • Silicon Carbide
    • Green Silicon Carbide
    • Black Silicon Carbide
  • Silicon Dioxide (silica)
  • Superabrasives
    • Cubic Boron Nitride
    • Diamond
  • Tin Oxide
  • Titanium Dioxide
  • Tungsten Carbide
  • Blends
    • Aluminum Oxide/Silicon Carbide

Aluminum Oxide

References

UAMA United Abrasives Manufacturers’ Association Abrasives 101

Preferred Abrasives, Inc. What are the different types of abrasive grains?