The Primary Choice for Aggressive Media
Aluminum oxide, also known as alumina, is a versatile and widely used abrasive material renowned for its hardness and durability. Chemically, it is a compound of aluminum and oxygen (Al2O3), occurring naturally as corundum or produced synthetically through various manufacturing processes. Used from everything from medical applications, water filtration, catalytic operations, and as an electrical insulator. And lastly, it is also excellent in the surface finishing industry as a great way to quickly strip and prep surfaces for coatings.
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Hardness: Aluminum oxide is extremely hard, ranking just below diamond on the Mohs scale of hardness. This makes it highly effective at removing tough coatings and surface contaminants without damaging the underlying substrate.
- Abrasive Properties: Its sharp edges and angular shape provide aggressive cutting action, allowing for efficient removal of rust, paint, scale, and other surface imperfections.
- Versatility: Aluminum oxide can be used on a wide range of substrates, including metals, composites, and ceramics, making it a versatile choice for various wet blasting applications.
- Chemical Stability: It is chemically inert and does not react with water or most substrates, ensuring that the blasting process does not introduce unwanted chemical reactions or residues.
- Consistency: Aluminum oxide typically has uniform particle size distribution, resulting in consistent surface finishes and controlled material removal rates.
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Cost-Effectiveness: While aluminum oxide may be more expensive than some other abrasives, its durability and effectiveness often result in lower overall operating costs due to reduced abrasive consumption and faster processing times.
Pictured above is a before and after of a part cleaned by Aluminum Oxide.
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