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Abrasive used for Blasting Operations
Properties of Blasting Abrasives.
Source: Michigan State University - Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Chemical Composition of Blasting Abrasives
This table is an extract from The U.S Market For Blasting Abrasives 1992-1997 Analysis [Paumanock Publications, Inc. 1992]
Finishing shot-blasting at PSA Peugeot Citroën, Sept-Fons
HPG (High Performance Grit) a premium abrasive for foundry in the 21st century. A premium service at PSA Peugeot Citroën, Sept-Fons.
Source : Gérard Mariotti - Sales Manager France - Benelux - Switzerland - Wheelabrator Allevard -
Published by Hommes & Fonderie - Nr 342 March 2004
Materials Performance: Nonrecycled Slag vs. Steel Grit
Annual Cost Comparison: Nonrecycled Slag vs. Steel Grit.
Reference: Geise [1988] Materials Performance/Coatings & Linings Journal
Materials Performance: Sand vs. Steel Grit
Annual Cost Comparison: Sand vs. Steel Grit
Reference: Steel Grit - Supplemental Reference Section XV. Clemco Industries Corporation.
Prohibited Substances
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 , the following substances may not be used as abrasive material in a abrasive blasting process under Regulation 3.107,5.14 and Schedule 5.2.
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