abrasives

China is the leading abrasives production country in the world. Abrasives are materiasl that are used to smooth, machine, or, in some cases, roughen another softer material through extensive rubbing. Abrasives are used to remove surface materials such as metal, ceramics, glass, plastics, and paint. Abrasives include discs, belts, blast machines and sandblasters, as well as sheets, rolls, and handpads. Some abrasives are designed for use on bench grinders, while others are designed for use on portable or handheld grinders or sanders. Some common examples of abrasive minerals and objects are: Coated abrasive, Aluminium oxide, Zirconia alumina, Silicon carbide, Ceramic , Borazon (cubic boron nitride), Diamond dust, Emery (impure corundum) , Grinding wheel, Glass powder, Pumice dust, Sand, Sandpaper and Diamond tools.