Abrasives

Almond Shell Powder and Granules are natural organic materials that are odorless. They qualify as organic, vegan, and halal and are fully biodegradable.

Tripoli powder is a rose or cream-colored, free-flowing non-metallic odorless powder insoluble in water. Tripoli, whose chemical name is silicon dioxide, is a highly porous lightweight material that can easily be cut with a fingernail and crumbled into a fine powder between the fingertips; however, the individual grains (usually 0.01 millimeters or more refined) are so strong they will scratch steel.

Apricot, Peach, and Plum Stone Powder are natural organic materials that are odorless. They qualify as organic, vegan, and halal and are fully biodegradable. Fruit stone shells are mostly comprised of insoluble fibers. They are a versatile base material and additive due to their neutral smell.

Argan shells are the shells of the seed inside the argan fruit. It is an odorless natural organic material, and the powder qualifies as vegan and halal. The trees, Argania spinosa, bearing the fruit, are found almost exclusively in Southern Morocco, and the fruit is considered a precious raw material due to its limited yearly yield. Physical state: Solid (powder or granules) Color: reddish/brown Odor: Slight to neutral pH: Neutral Flashpoint: > 100ºC Solubility in water: Limited solubility, water-repellent surface Incompatibility with other products: None Hazardous decomposition or by-products: Will not occur

Avocado stone is a natural organic material with most of the nutrients contained in its large, heavy stone. It is richer in amino acids, vitamins, and soluble fibers than any other fruit or vegetable. Avocado stone has a high antioxidant content making it attractive for many herbal remedies and anti-aging formulations. The powder has a somewhat nutty flavor. Due to its relatively high oil content, it should be eaten and processed in a fresh state.

Bauxite is a rock with high aluminum content. Bauxite is a generic name for deposits composed of one or more hydrated aluminum oxide mineral species. Bauxite contains many impurities, such as silica, iron and titanium oxides, and other elements, mostly in minor or trace amounts. There are four basic grades of bauxite- Chemical grade- (55-58% min. pure), Abrasive grade- (55% min. pure), Refractory grade- (59-61% min. pure), and Metallurgical grade- (50-55% min. pure). Bauxites are typically classified according to their intended commercial application: metallurgical, abrasive, cement, chemical and refractory.

Purities available from 98% (industrial grade) to 99.999% (high purity grade)

Burundum gives you a high-density, long-wearing, non-contaminating industrial grinding media that resists chemical, thermal, and mechanical shock. Burundum Grinding Media is nonporous, nonconductive, and nonmagnetic, making it ideal for wet or dry grinding.

Corn Cob Grit is an environmentally friendly free-flowing abrasive made from the hard cob. It is used primarily as a vibratory and tumbling media to absorb oils and dirt and to dry parts without affecting the surface of the parts. It is a safe and economical blasting media that can be used on delicate parts. Corn Cob grit is non-toxic, dust-free, long-lasting, reusable, and preserves micro finishes. Typical Physical Properties Hardness: MOH 4.5 Appearance: Granular angular particles Specific Gravity: 1.0 – 1.2 gm/cc

Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) is second only to diamond in hardness. It has superior thermal and chemical stability making it ideal for high-temperature applications. Because of its unique hardness and toughness, CBN has great advantages for grinding and sawing end-uses. CBN is available in 99% purity and is optimized for resin-bond, metal-bond, vitrified bonds, and electroplated products.

This aluminum oxide is a virgin fused white aluminum oxide. It is friable, high purity, medium density, and abrasive.

Emerundum is a naturally occurring odorless mineral having its broadest use as an abrasive in polishing applications. A mixture of corundum (Aluminum Oxide) with an iron-bearing mineral and other trace impurities such as mullite, titania, silica, and magnesia.

Feldspar is a naturally occurring anhydrous, inorganic, igneous rock. A complex aluminum silicate (Tectosilicate) that contains varying amounts of sodium, potassium, and calcium. Feldspar is highly abrasive. Feldspar powder provides strength, durability, chemical inertness, and resistance to wear and can be added to achieve high solids content with low viscosity impact. KAlSi₃O₈ - NaAlSi₃O₈ - CaAl₂Si₂O₈

Hexagonal boron nitride is an inorganic compound that’s chemistry enables it to form structures that are isoelectronic with carbon allotropes, including a flat, hexagonal crystal structure similar to graphite. It is a white powder that is very hard and chemically and thermally stable.

Olive Pits, or stones, are natural materials that are sustainably sourced. They qualify as organic, vegan, halal, and kosher and are fully biodegradable. They have high particle stability, contain no allergens, and have a relatively homogeneous particle shape. They are a rich source of carbohydrates and easily digestible fibers.

Crushed pecan shells make up a large percentage of the nut and serve as a very useful natural organic material for many applications. Pecan Shell is available in various sizes, from coarse to medium to fine. Pecan Shell Flour RS is an antioxidant fiber source ground to 325 mesh and optimized for maximum antioxidant content.

Crushed walnut Shell products including grains, flour, and powder, are biodegradable, non-toxic, and environmentally safe. They qualify as vegan and halal. The material is organic and has a harmonious light brown color and a neutral smell. It is the most common type of soft abrasive for industrial use. English Walnut Shell Scientific Name: Juglans Regia Black Walnut Shell Scientific Name: Juglans Nigra

Wurtzite Boron Nitride (w-BN) is a thermally and chemically resistant hard ceramic refractory compound with a hardness greater than diamond. It has a polycrystalline structure that provides superior cutting properties and sharpens itself during cutting. It also is isoelectronic with its diamond carbon allotropes. Wurtzite Boron Nitride can be produced in two different particle shapes: plate and regular crystal.