{"id":12703,"date":"2026-04-07T02:49:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T02:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/?p=12703"},"modified":"2026-04-07T02:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T02:49:05","slug":"abrasive-blasting-media-comparison-chart-hardness-profile-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-comparison-chart-hardness-profile-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart: Hardness, Profile &amp; Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- ============================================================\n     JIANGSU HENGLIHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.\n     Article B-1: Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart\n     Target URL: https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-comparison-chart-hardness-profile-cost\/\n     Last updated: April 2026\n     ============================================================ -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Article\",\n            \"headline\": \"Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart: Hardness, Profile & Cost\",\n            \"description\": \"Side-by-side comparison of all major abrasive blasting media types \\u2014 aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, glass beads, steel shot, steel grit, garnet, plastic, and organic \\u2014 across hardness, surface profile, reuse cycles, dust level, and cost per cycle. 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class=\"hlh-hero-label\">Selection Guide<\/div>\n    <h1>Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart: Hardness, Profile &amp; Cost<\/h1>\n    <p>A complete side-by-side reference comparing all major abrasive blasting media across the dimensions that matter most for selection: hardness, surface profile, particle shape, reuse cycles, dust generation, and cost per effective cycle.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hlh-hero-meta\">\n      <span>Published April 2026<\/span>\n      <span>By Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n      <span>~2,500 words \u00b7 12 min read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-toc\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#how-to-use\">How to Use This Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#master-chart\">Master Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#hardness\">Hardness Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#profile\">Surface Profile Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#reuse\">Reusability Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#cost\">Cost Per Cycle Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#dust\">Dust &amp; Health Risk Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#application-matrix\">Application Decision Matrix<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#iron-contamination\">Iron Contamination Risk<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"how-to-use\">How to Use This Comparison<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"hlh-lead\">Selecting abrasive blasting media requires balancing multiple competing variables simultaneously. No single media type wins across every dimension \u2014 the right choice depends entirely on your specific substrate, required surface condition, throughput volume, safety environment, and cost constraints.<\/p>\n  <p>This guide provides structured comparison across six key dimensions: hardness, surface profile depth, particle shape, reuse cycles, dust generation, and cost per effective cycle. For each dimension, we rank all major media types and explain the practical implications of the differences. Use the master chart as your reference, then read the section relevant to your primary selection driver.<\/p>\n  <p>If you are new to abrasive blasting media selection, start with the <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-complete-guide-to-types-properties-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete Guide to Abrasive Blasting Media<\/a> before using this comparison. If you already know which property matters most to you, use the section index above to navigate directly.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"master-chart\">Master Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n  <p>The following table provides a comprehensive at-a-glance comparison of all major abrasive blasting media types. All ratings are relative to each other, not absolute scores.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Tipo de medio<\/th>\n          <th>Dureza Mohs<\/th>\n          <th>Shape<\/th>\n          <th>Profile Depth<\/th>\n          <th>Reuse Cycles<\/th>\n          <th>Dust Level<\/th>\n          <th>Iron Contam.<\/th>\n          <th>Free Silica<\/th>\n          <th>Cost\/Cycle<\/th>\n          <th>Best Substrate<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/aluminum-oxide-blasting-media-properties-grit-sizes-best-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">9<\/td>\n          <td>Angular<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Deep<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">4\u20138\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">Medium<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">Brown: Yes \/ White: No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td>\n          <td>Low\u2013Med<\/td>\n          <td>Steel, ceramics, glass<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silicon-carbide-blasting-media-hardness-applications-reusability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carburo de silicio<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">9\u20139.5<\/td>\n          <td>Angular<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Very Deep<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">2\u20135\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">Med\u2013High<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">&lt;0.5%<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-bad\">Alta<\/td>\n          <td>Ceramics, carbides, hard steel<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/glass-bead-blasting-media-finish-quality-mesh-sizes-equipment-compatibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Bead<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">5.5\u20136<\/td>\n          <td>Spherical<\/td>\n          <td>Peened \/ Smooth<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">3\u20136\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">~70% (amorphous)<\/td>\n          <td>Medium<\/td>\n          <td>Stainless, aluminum, precision<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/steel-shot-steel-grit-blasting-media-angular-vs-round-for-surface-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disparo de acero<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">7\u20138<\/td>\n          <td>Spherical<\/td>\n          <td>Peened \/ Smooth<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c td-good\">200\u2013300\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-bad\">Yes<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Very Low\/cycle<\/td>\n          <td>Carbon steel (peening)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/steel-shot-steel-grit-blasting-media-angular-vs-round-for-surface-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granalla de acero<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">7\u20138<\/td>\n          <td>Angular<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Deep<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c td-good\">200\u2013300\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-bad\">Yes<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Very Low\/cycle<\/td>\n          <td>Carbon steel (coating prep)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong><a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/garnet-blasting-media-eco-friendly-performance-for-wet-dry-blasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granate<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">7\u20138<\/td>\n          <td>Angular<\/td>\n          <td>Medium\u2013Deep<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">3\u20135\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Muy bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td>\n          <td>Medium<\/td>\n          <td>Marine, offshore, eco-sensitive<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Walnut Shell<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">3\u20134<\/td>\n          <td>Sub-angular<\/td>\n          <td>Minimal<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">1\u00d7 (single)<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Low\u2013Med<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td>Bajo<\/td>\n          <td>Engine parts, wood, food equip.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Corn Cob<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">2.5\u20133<\/td>\n          <td>Irregular<\/td>\n          <td>Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">1\u00d7 (single)<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Muy bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td>Muy bajo<\/td>\n          <td>Soft metals, plastic, drying<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Plastic Grit (Melamine)<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">3.5\u20134<\/td>\n          <td>Angular<\/td>\n          <td>Minimal<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">3\u20135\u00d7<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">Med\u2013High<\/td>\n          <td>Aerospace composites, molds<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Bicarbonato s\u00f3dico<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">2.5<\/td>\n          <td>Irregular<\/td>\n          <td>Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-c\">1\u00d7 (single)<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Muy bajo<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">No<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td>\n          <td class=\"td-warn\">Med\u2013High<\/td>\n          <td>Heritage, food equipment<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-box hlh-box-blue\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-box-title\">How to Read This Table<\/div>\n    <p><strong>Profile Depth<\/strong> describes the anchor profile roughness the media creates \u2014 &#8220;Deep&#8221; means aggressive profiling suitable for heavy-duty coatings; &#8220;Peened\/Smooth&#8221; means the media compresses rather than cuts the surface; &#8220;Minimal\/None&#8221; means near-zero substrate alteration.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Iron Contamination<\/strong> indicates whether the media introduces ferrous particles into the blasted surface \u2014 critical for stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, and applications where rust staining cannot be tolerated.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Free Silica<\/strong> refers to crystalline silica content \u2014 the primary driver of silicosis risk. Note that glass beads contain amorphous silica (not crystalline), which carries a different and substantially lower health risk than quartz or cristobalite.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"hardness\">Hardness Comparison<\/h2>\n  <p>Hardness is the most fundamental property of any abrasive blasting media. The Mohs scale runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond). For practical reference, the substrate hardness sets the lower bound on effective media hardness \u2014 the media must be harder than the contamination being removed (rust, scale, paint) to cut through it, and ideally harder than the substrate where profiling is required.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Dureza Mohs<\/th><th>Knoop Hardness (kg\/mm\u00b2)<\/th><th>Relative Position<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>1<\/td><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td>9.0\u20139.5<\/td><td>2,400\u20132,600<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Hardest commonly used abrasive<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>2<\/td><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/td><td>9.0<\/td><td>2,000\u20132,100<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Second hardest \u2014 general industrial standard<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Steel Grit \/ Steel Shot<\/td><td>7\u20138 (HRC 40\u201365)<\/td><td>~700\u2013900<\/td><td>Hard metallic \u2014 effective on most steels<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Granate<\/td><td>7.0\u20138.0<\/td><td>~1,350<\/td><td>Moderate \u2014 effective on steel and softer metals<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>5<\/td><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td>5.5\u20136.0<\/td><td>~600<\/td><td>Moderate \u2014 peens rather than cuts<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>6<\/td><td>Plastic Grit (Melamine)<\/td><td>3.5\u20134.0<\/td><td>~300<\/td><td>Soft \u2014 coating removal only, no substrate cutting<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>7<\/td><td>Walnut Shell<\/td><td>3.0\u20134.0<\/td><td>~250<\/td><td>Soft \u2014 deposit cleaning without profiling<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Corn Cob<\/td><td>2.5\u20133.0<\/td><td>~150<\/td><td>Softest \u2014 polishing and drying only<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Bicarbonato s\u00f3dico<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>~100<\/td><td>Softest \u2014 zero substrate impact<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p><strong>Practical implication:<\/strong> Any media at Mohs 7 or above will effectively cut and profile most carbon and alloy steels. For ceramics, carbides, and hardened tool steels (HRC 58+), only aluminum oxide or silicon carbide achieve adequate processing rates. For substrates softer than Mohs 5 \u2014 aluminum alloys, composites, plastics \u2014 glass beads or soft media must be used to avoid substrate damage.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"profile\">Surface Profile Comparison<\/h2>\n  <p>Surface profile \u2014 the microscopic roughness created by blasting \u2014 is the critical parameter for coating adhesion. Most industrial protective coating specifications define a minimum profile depth (Ra or Rz in microns, or Almen intensity for peening) that must be achieved before coating application. The profile is driven by both media hardness and particle shape.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Profile Type<\/th><th>Typical Ra Range (\u00b5m)<\/th><th>Typical Rz Range (\u00b5m)<\/th><th>ISO 8501-1 Achievable<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Silicon Carbide (coarse F16\u2013F36)<\/td><td>Angular anchor<\/td><td>8\u201320<\/td><td>50\u2013150+<\/td><td>Sa 3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Aluminum Oxide (F36\u2013F80)<\/td><td>Angular anchor<\/td><td>4\u201312<\/td><td>30\u201390<\/td><td>Sa 2.5\u2013Sa 3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Steel Grit GH (G-18\u2013G-25)<\/td><td>Angular anchor<\/td><td>8\u201318<\/td><td>60\u2013140<\/td><td>Sa 2.5\u2013Sa 3<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Steel Grit GL (G-25\u2013G-50)<\/td><td>Angular anchor<\/td><td>5\u201312<\/td><td>35\u201380<\/td><td>Sa 2.5<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Garnet (20\/40\u201336\/60 mesh)<\/td><td>Angular anchor<\/td><td>4\u201310<\/td><td>30\u201370<\/td><td>Sa 2.5<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Steel Shot (S-230\u2013S-460)<\/td><td>Peened dimples<\/td><td>1\u20134<\/td><td>8\u201325<\/td><td>Sa 2.5 (w\/ prior grit)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead (US 80\u2013170 mesh)<\/td><td>Peened dimples<\/td><td>0.4\u20132.0<\/td><td>3\u201315<\/td><td>Not profiling<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Plastic \/ Organic<\/td><td>None \/ Negligible<\/td><td>&lt;0.5<\/td><td>&lt;3<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-box hlh-box-orange\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-box-title\">Critical Point: Profile Depth vs Coating Requirement<\/div>\n    <p>Always verify the required profile depth against the coating manufacturer&#8217;s technical data sheet before specifying blasting media and grit size. Most heavy-duty epoxy primers require a minimum Rz of 40\u201375 \u00b5m (Sa 2.5). Zinc-rich primers often require 50\u2013100 \u00b5m Rz. Thermal spray bond coats may require 60\u2013120 \u00b5m Ra. Using media that cannot achieve the required profile depth will result in premature coating failure regardless of how thorough the blasting operation was.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"reuse\">Reusability Comparison<\/h2>\n  <p>The number of times blast media can be recycled and reused before requiring replacement is one of the most economically significant variables in total blasting cost. The difference between 2 cycles and 250 cycles, at the same purchase price per kilogram, is a 125\u00d7 difference in effective cost per kg of media consumed.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Reuse Cycles<\/th><th>Key Limitation<\/th><th>Reclaim System Required<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Steel Shot \/ Steel Grit<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">200\u2013300\u00d7<\/td><td>Mechanical deformation and size reduction over time<\/td><td>Full closed-loop: elevator, cyclone, classifier<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/td><td>4\u20138\u00d7<\/td><td>Particle fracture reduces grit size progressively<\/td><td>Air wash classifier and dust collector<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td>3\u20136\u00d7<\/td><td>Sphere fracture \u2014 broken beads must be removed promptly<\/td><td>Spiral separator or air wash to remove non-spherical particles<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Granate<\/td><td>3\u20135\u00d7<\/td><td>Progressive fracture and size reduction<\/td><td>Air wash classifier and dust collector<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td>2\u20135\u00d7<\/td><td>High friability \u2014 fractures rapidly under impact<\/td><td>Air wash classifier and dust collector<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Melamine Plastic Grit<\/td><td>3\u20135\u00d7<\/td><td>Fracture and size reduction; contaminant absorption<\/td><td>Cabinet reclaim with dust collection<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Walnut Shell<\/td><td>1\u00d7 (single)<\/td><td>Rapid fracture and contaminant absorption<\/td><td>Not practical<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Corn Cob<\/td><td>1\u00d7 (single)<\/td><td>High absorbency \u2014 saturates with contaminants<\/td><td>Not practical<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Bicarbonato s\u00f3dico<\/td><td>1\u00d7 (single)<\/td><td>Dissolves on impact \u2014 designed for single use<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>For a detailed economic model of how reuse cycles translate into per-cycle cost, see: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/reusable-vs-single-use-blasting-media-cost-analysis-roi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reusable vs Single-Use Blasting Media: Cost Analysis &amp; ROI<\/a>. For guidance on reclaim system design and operation: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-recycling-reclaim-systems-reduce-cost-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abrasive Blasting Media Recycling &amp; Reclaim Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"cost\">Cost Per Cycle Analysis<\/h2>\n  <p>Raw purchase price per kilogram is a misleading metric for media selection. The economically correct metric is <strong>cost per effective blasting cycle<\/strong> \u2014 the purchase price divided by the number of times the media can be reused. The table below illustrates representative costs based on typical market pricing as of April 2026. Actual prices vary by supplier, grade, quantity, and geography.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Typical Purchase Price (USD\/kg)<\/th><th>Reuse Cycles<\/th><th>Est. Cost Per Effective Cycle (USD\/kg)<\/th><th>Relative Cost Rank<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Steel Shot \/ Steel Grit<\/td><td>$1.20\u2013$1.80<\/td><td>250<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">$0.005\u2013$0.007<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">1st \u2014 Lowest<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/td><td>$0.90\u2013$1.50<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>$0.15\u2013$0.25<\/td><td>3rd<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Granate<\/td><td>$0.25\u2013$0.50<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>$0.06\u2013$0.13<\/td><td>2nd<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td>$0.80\u2013$1.40<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>$0.20\u2013$0.35<\/td><td>4th<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td>$1.50\u2013$2.80<\/td><td>3<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">$0.50\u2013$0.93<\/td><td>7th<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Melamine Plastic Grit<\/td><td>$1.80\u2013$3.50<\/td><td>4<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">$0.45\u2013$0.88<\/td><td>6th<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Walnut Shell<\/td><td>$0.40\u2013$0.90<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>$0.40\u2013$0.90<\/td><td>5th<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Corn Cob<\/td><td>$0.25\u2013$0.60<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>$0.25\u2013$0.60<\/td><td>5th<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Bicarbonato s\u00f3dico<\/td><td>$1.00\u2013$2.00<\/td><td>1<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">$1.00\u2013$2.00<\/td><td>8th \u2014 Highest<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-box hlh-box-green\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-box-title\">The Steel Media Cost Advantage<\/div>\n    <p>At a cost per effective cycle of $0.005\u2013$0.007\/kg, steel shot and grit are 10\u201330\u00d7 cheaper per cycle than any alternative except garnet (used in low-volume open-site applications). The caveat is capital cost: a closed-loop steel media reclaim system (elevator, cyclone, classifier) adds $50,000\u2013$300,000+ in equipment cost, which only pays off above a certain monthly blasting volume threshold. For operations processing less than 100 tonnes of steel per month, alternative media may be more economical on a total cost basis.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"dust\">Dust &amp; Health Risk Comparison<\/h2>\n  <p>Dust generation during blasting is both a health risk and an operational challenge. Fine airborne particles \u2014 particularly those in the respirable fraction below 10 \u00b5m \u2014 can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause serious long-term respiratory disease. The severity of the risk depends on both the quantity of dust generated and its chemical composition, particularly crystalline silica content.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Dust Generation<\/th><th>Free Crystalline Silica<\/th><th>Primary Health Concern<\/th><th>OSHA Regulatory Tier<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Arena de s\u00edlice<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Very High<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">70\u201399%<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Silicosis (fatal)<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Banned or stringent controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Coal Slag<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Alta<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">1\u20133%<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Silicosis risk; potential heavy metals<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Enhanced controls; TCLP testing<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td><td>Nuisance dust; low silicosis risk<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium\u2013High<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">&lt;0.5%<\/td><td>Nuisance dust; low silicosis risk<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td><td>~70% (amorphous only)<\/td><td>Amorphous silica \u2014 lower risk than crystalline<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Granate<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Muy bajo<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td><td>Nuisance dust; very low silicosis risk<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Steel Shot \/ Grit<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Bajo<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td><td>Metal dust; nuisance inhalation<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Plastic \/ Organic<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Low\u2013Very Low<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td><td>Organic \/ polymer dust \u2014 nuisance<\/td><td>Standard controls<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>For full regulatory guidance and safe alternatives to silica sand, see: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silica-sand-in-abrasive-blasting-health-risks-osha-rules-safe-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silica Sand in Abrasive Blasting: Health Risks, OSHA Rules &amp; Safe Alternatives<\/a>. For PPE and ventilation requirements across all media types: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-safety-ppe-ventilation-dust-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abrasive Blasting Media Safety: PPE, Ventilation &amp; Dust Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"application-matrix\">Application Decision Matrix<\/h2>\n  <p>Use this matrix to rapidly identify the most appropriate media category for common application scenarios. Each scenario assumes optimal grit size selection within the recommended media type. For precise grit size guidance, see: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/blasting-media-grit-size-mesh-size-guide-how-to-read-convert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blasting Media Grit Size &amp; Mesh Size Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Application Scenario<\/th><th>Primary Recommendation<\/th><th>Alternative<\/th><th>Do Not Use<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Heavy rust removal from carbon steel (structural)<\/td><td>Steel Grit GL\/GH<\/td><td>Aluminum Oxide (F36\u2013F60)<\/td><td>Silica sand; glass bead<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Coating prep before epoxy primer (Sa 2.5)<\/td><td>Steel Grit \/ Garnet<\/td><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/td><td>Glass bead; organic media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Thermal spray bond coat preparation<\/td><td>Aluminum Oxide (F46\u2013F60)<\/td><td>Granate<\/td><td>Steel shot; glass bead<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Stainless steel satin finish<\/td><td>Glass Bead (US 100\u2013170)<\/td><td>White Aluminum Oxide<\/td><td>Steel shot\/grit (iron contamination)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Shot peening for fatigue life<\/td><td>Steel Shot (SAE spec)<\/td><td>Glass Bead (AMS 2431)<\/td><td>Angular media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Aircraft composite paint stripping<\/td><td>Melamine Plastic Grit<\/td><td>Urea Plastic Grit<\/td><td>Any mineral or metallic media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Ceramic \/ carbide surface preparation<\/td><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td>Aluminum Oxide (harder grades)<\/td><td>Steel; garnet; glass bead<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Marine hull preparation (offshore spec)<\/td><td>Granate<\/td><td>Steel Grit (w\/ full reclaim)<\/td><td>Coal slag; silica sand<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Engine carbon deposit removal<\/td><td>Walnut Shell<\/td><td>Fine glass bead<\/td><td>Aluminum oxide; steel media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Heritage building restoration<\/td><td>Bicarbonato s\u00f3dico<\/td><td>Walnut Shell \/ Corn Cob<\/td><td>Any hard or angular media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>High-volume structural steel (pipe mill \/ shipyard)<\/td><td>Steel Grit (closed-loop)<\/td><td>Garnet (portable work)<\/td><td>Single-use mineral media<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"iron-contamination\">Iron Contamination Risk<\/h2>\n  <p>Iron contamination of blasted surfaces is a critical quality issue for stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, and any substrate where subsequent coatings or processes are sensitive to ferrous particles. Steel shot and steel grit embed microscopic ferrous particles into the substrate during blasting \u2014 particles that will cause rust staining and can destroy the passivation layer on stainless steel. This risk is binary: either the media contains iron, or it does not.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Tipo de medio<\/th><th>Contenido en hierro<\/th><th>Safe for Stainless?<\/th><th>Safe for Aluminum?<\/th><th>Safe for CFRP\/Composite?<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Steel Shot \/ Steel Grit<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">High (ferrous)<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">No<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">No<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">No<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u00d3xido de aluminio marr\u00f3n<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Trace (Fe\u2082O\u2083 ~1\u20133%)<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Caution<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>White Aluminum Oxide<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">None (&lt;0.1%)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Carburo de silicio<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Granate<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">None (non-ferrous mineral)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Plastic \/ Organic Media<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Ninguno<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-cta\">\n    <h3>Need Help Selecting the Right Blasting Media?<\/h3>\n    <p>Jiangsu Henglihong Technology supplies aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, glass beads, and steel shot\/grit \u2014 the four highest-volume industrial blasting media types. Our technical team can help you match the right media and grade to your specific application, substrate, and performance specification.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a Free Technical Consultation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr>\n\n  <h2 id=\"faq\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"hlh-faq\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhB1Toggle(this)\">Which abrasive blasting media has the highest hardness?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Silicon carbide is the hardest at 9\u20139.5 Mohs, followed by aluminum oxide at 9 Mohs. Steel grit and garnet are next at 7\u20138 Mohs. Glass beads rate 5.5\u20136 Mohs. Plastic and organic media are the softest at 2.5\u20134 Mohs. Harder media cuts more aggressively but costs more per cycle and is reserved for the hardest substrates.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhB1Toggle(this)\">Which blasting media is most cost-effective for high-volume operations?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Steel shot and steel grit offer the lowest cost per effective cycle at approximately $0.005\u2013$0.007\/kg per cycle \u2014 10\u201330\u00d7 cheaper than most alternatives \u2014 due to their 200\u2013300 reuse cycles in closed-loop reclaim systems. The trade-off is higher capital cost for the reclaim system, which is justified above certain monthly throughput volumes.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhB1Toggle(this)\">Which blasting media produces the deepest surface profile?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Coarse angular media produces the deepest profiles. Silicon carbide at F16\u2013F24 grit produces the deepest profiles (Ra up to 20 \u00b5m, Rz 150+ \u00b5m). Coarse aluminum oxide and steel grit GH grade follow. Profile depth also depends on blasting pressure, nozzle size, and standoff distance \u2014 not media type alone.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhB1Toggle(this)\">Which abrasive blasting media generates the least dust?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Steel shot and steel grit generate the least dust among high-performance abrasives due to their high density and toughness \u2014 they do not fracture readily into fine particles. Garnet also generates very low dust compared to mineral and slag alternatives. Silica sand generates the most dust and is banned or heavily restricted in most jurisdictions because of the silicosis risk this creates.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-related\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-related-title\">Related Guides in This Series<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-related-grid\">\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-complete-guide-to-types-properties-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Complete Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Abrasive Blasting Media: Complete Guide to Types, Properties &amp; Selection<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/how-to-choose-abrasive-blasting-media-7-key-factors-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Selection Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">How to Choose Abrasive Blasting Media: 7 Key Factors Explained<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/reusable-vs-single-use-blasting-media-cost-analysis-roi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Selection Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Reusable vs Single-Use Blasting Media: Cost Analysis &amp; ROI<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/blasting-media-grit-size-mesh-size-guide-how-to-read-convert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Selection Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Blasting Media Grit Size &amp; Mesh Size Guide: How to Read &amp; Convert<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/angular-vs-round-blasting-media-surface-profile-finish-differences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Selection Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Angular vs Round Blasting Media: Surface Profile &amp; Finish Differences<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silica-sand-in-abrasive-blasting-health-risks-osha-rules-safe-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Safety &amp; Compliance<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Silica Sand in Abrasive Blasting: Health Risks, OSHA Rules &amp; Safe Alternatives<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  function hlhB1Toggle(btn){\n    var item=btn.closest('.hlh-faq-item');\n    var isOpen=item.classList.contains('open');\n    document.querySelectorAll('.hlh-b1 .hlh-faq-item').forEach(function(el){el.classList.remove('open');});\n    if(!isOpen){item.classList.add('open');}\n  }\n  window.hlhB1Toggle=hlhB1Toggle;\n})();\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selection Guide Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart: Hardness, Profile &amp;  [&#8230;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,175,138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-industry","category-resource"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12703"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12705,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12703\/revisions\/12705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}