{"id":13028,"date":"2026-05-11T02:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/?p=13028"},"modified":"2026-05-11T02:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:26:09","slug":"aluminum-oxide-blasting-media-suppliers-grit-sizes-hardness-sourcing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/es\/resource\/blog\/aluminum-oxide-blasting-media-suppliers-grit-sizes-hardness-sourcing\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media Suppliers: Grit Sizes, Hardness &amp; Sourcing"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.hlh-b2*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.hlh-b2{font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#2D2D2D;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}\n.hlh-b2-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1B4F8A 0%,#0d3260 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:48px 40px 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class=\"hlh-b2-hero-meta\">\n    <span>Updated: May 2026<\/span>\n    <span>~2,600 words \u00b7 10-min read<\/span>\n    <span>Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<nav class=\"hlh-b2-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-what\">What Is Aluminum Oxide Blast Media?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-types\">Brown vs. White Fused Alumina<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-grit\">Grit Size Chart &amp; Profile Depths<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-apps\">Key Applications<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-recycle\">Recyclability &amp; Cost-Per-Cycle<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-spec\">Quality Specifications to Request<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-pricing\">Sourcing &amp; Pricing Benchmarks<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b2-faq\">PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n\n<p><strong>\u00d3xido de aluminio<\/strong> \u2014 chemically Al\u2082O\u2083, also known as alumina or corundum \u2014 is the second-hardest abrasive material used in industrial blasting, trailing only diamond and cubic boron nitride on the Mohs scale. At Mohs 9, it outlasts garnet, outlasts all slag abrasives by a wide margin, and cuts through materials that slower abrasives cannot address efficiently. For industrial buyers sourcing <strong>aluminum oxide blasting media<\/strong>, understanding the difference between brown and white fused grades, selecting the right grit size, and vetting supplier quality claims is essential to getting consistent results.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide is part of our broader resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-media-suppliers-the-industrial-buyers-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandblasting media suppliers and industrial abrasive selection<\/a>. It covers everything specific to aluminum oxide: product types, grit size tables, application guidance, recyclability data, and sourcing recommendations from Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-stats\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-stat\"><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-num\">Mohs 9<\/div><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-label\">Hardness \u2014 2nd only<br>to diamond &amp; CBN<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-stat\"><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-num\">&gt;95%<\/div><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-label\">Al\u2082O\u2083 purity in<br>brown fused grade<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-stat\"><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-num\">&gt;99%<\/div><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-label\">Al\u2082O\u2083 purity in<br>white fused grade<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-stat\"><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-num\">50\u2013150<\/div><div class=\"hlh-b2-stat-label\">Typical reuse cycles<br>in blast cabinet<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-what\">1. What Is Aluminum Oxide Blast Media?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Aluminum oxide blast media is produced by fusing bauxite ore (for brown fused alumina) or high-purity alumina powder (for white fused alumina) in an electric arc furnace at temperatures exceeding 2,000\u00b0C. The solidified melt is then crushed, screened, and classified into precise grit sizes. The result is a tough, angular abrasive with exceptional hardness, high friability (the tendency to fracture under impact and expose fresh, sharp cutting edges), and near-zero free silica content.<\/p>\n\n<p>Its combination of high hardness, consistent particle geometry, and chemical inertness makes it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications: thermal spray surface preparation, glass etching, aerospace component stripping, precision deburring, and hard-surface profiling where softer abrasives would wear before achieving adequate cleanliness or profile depth.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-types\">2. Brown Fused Alumina vs. White Fused Alumina<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-compare\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-compare-card\">\n    <h4>Brown Fused Alumina (BFA)<\/h4>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Al\u2082O\u2083 content: typically 95\u201397%<\/li>\n      <li>Color: dark brown \/ gray-brown<\/li>\n      <li>Toughness: higher (less friable)<\/li>\n      <li>Hardness: Mohs 9 \/ HV ~1800<\/li>\n      <li>Cost: lower (more affordable)<\/li>\n      <li>Best for: heavy-duty blasting, rust removal, coating prep on hard metals, glass etching<\/li>\n      <li>Iron contamination risk: low (residual iron oxide from bauxite)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-compare-card\">\n    <h4>White Fused Alumina (WFA)<\/h4>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Al\u2082O\u2083 content: typically 99\u201399.5%<\/li>\n      <li>Color: bright white<\/li>\n      <li>Toughness: lower (more friable \u2014 sharper fracture)<\/li>\n      <li>Hardness: Mohs 9+ \/ HV ~1900\u20132000<\/li>\n      <li>Cost: 30\u201360% premium over BFA<\/li>\n      <li>Best for: stainless steel, titanium, aluminum \u2014 surfaces where iron contamination must be avoided; precision finishing<\/li>\n      <li>Iron contamination risk: negligible<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-callout hlh-b2-callout-tip\">\n  <strong>\u2705 When to specify WFA over BFA<\/strong>\n  If your workpiece is stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, or any material where embedded iron particles would cause corrosion or interfere with subsequent surface treatment (anodizing, passivation, thermal spray), specify white fused alumina. For carbon steel, structural steel, and hard-surface abrasive profiling, brown fused alumina delivers equivalent performance at lower cost.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-grit\">3. Grit Size Chart &amp; Typical Profile Depths<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b2-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>FEPA Grit<\/th><th>Particle Size Range (\u00b5m)<\/th><th>Typical Profile Depth<\/th><th>Common Use<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>#12<\/td><td>1700\u20132360<\/td><td>150\u2013250 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Very aggressive profiling, thick coating removal<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#16<\/td><td>1180-1700<\/td><td>120\u2013180 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Heavy industrial, offshore preparation<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#24<\/td><td>710\u20131180<\/td><td>80\u2013130 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Heavy rust removal, hard metals<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#36<\/td><td>500-710<\/td><td>60\u201390 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Standard industrial prep, thermal spray substrate<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#46<\/td><td>425-600<\/td><td>50\u201375 \u00b5m<\/td><td>General Sa 2.5 preparation<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#60<\/td><td>250\u2013425<\/td><td>35\u201355 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Moderate profiling, tool steels<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#80<\/td><td>180-250<\/td><td>25\u201340 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Precision profiling, automotive<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#120<\/td><td>106\u2013180<\/td><td>15\u201325 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Fine surface finishing, electronics<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#150<\/td><td>90-125<\/td><td>10\u201318 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Precision deburring, fine cleaning<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#220<\/td><td>63-90<\/td><td>6\u201312 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Lapping, glass etching, ultra-fine finishing<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>#280<\/td><td>45\u201375<\/td><td>4\u20138 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Precision optics, semiconductor components<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-apps\">4. Key Applications<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Thermal Spray &amp; HVOF Substrate Preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Thermal spray coatings \u2014 including HVOF, plasma spray, and arc spray \u2014 require a very aggressive, clean anchor profile, typically Rz 50\u2013150 \u00b5m, achieved immediately before spraying (within 4 hours to prevent oxidation). BFA #24\u2013#36 at high blast pressure delivers the required profile on tool steels, carbide substrates, and hard metals without introducing iron contamination from metallic abrasives. This is one of the primary industrial applications driving demand for aluminum oxide blast media globally.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Stainless Steel &amp; Non-Ferrous Metal Preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Stainless steel components that will be passivated, electropolished, or used in food-grade or pharmaceutical environments must not be contaminated with embedded iron particles. White fused alumina is the universal standard for blasting these substrates. After blasting with WFA, the passivation layer reforms cleanly and the surface maintains its corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Glass Etching &amp; Decorative Finishing<\/h3>\n<p>BFA #80\u2013#220 is widely used for etching glass, ceramic tile, and stone in signage, architectural glass, and trophy manufacturing. The sharp, consistent particle geometry produces clean, uniform matte finishes. Finer grits produce more uniform, less aggressive textures.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Aerospace Component Stripping<\/h3>\n<p>For stripping paint, anodize, or corrosion-resistant coatings from aluminum airframe components, WFA in a controlled blast cabinet with precisely regulated pressure is the standard approach where substrate dimensional tolerance is critical. The non-ferrous nature of the abrasive eliminates contamination risk.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Precision Deburring<\/h3>\n<p>BFA #120\u2013#220 in vibratory or tumblast systems removes sharp edges (burrs) from machined metal parts, castings, and stamped components without dimensional impact on finished surfaces. The hardness ensures consistent, repeatable results across high production volumes.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-recycle\">5. Recyclability &amp; Cost-Per-Cycle<\/h2>\n\n<p>Aluminum oxide is significantly more recyclable than mineral abrasives (slag, garnet) but less recyclable than steel abrasives. In a properly maintained blast cabinet with effective dust collection and classifier:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>BFA: 50\u2013150 cycles<\/strong> before media is fully consumed by attrition to fines<\/li>\n  <li><strong>WFA: 30\u2013100 cycles<\/strong> (WFA is more friable \u2014 breaks down faster but cuts more aggressively per pass)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For a full cost-per-cycle comparison between aluminum oxide, steel grit, garnet, and single-use slag abrasives, see our dedicated analysis: <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/reusable-vs-single-use-blast-media-cost-per-cycle-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reusable vs. Single-Use Blast Media: Cost-Per-Cycle Analysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-spec\">6. Quality Specifications to Request from Suppliers<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b2-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>Par\u00e1metro<\/th><th>BFA Specification<\/th><th>WFA Specification<\/th><th>Test Method<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Al\u2082O\u2083 content<\/td><td>\u226595.0%<\/td><td>\u226599.0%<\/td><td>XRF \/ wet chemical<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Fe\u2082O\u2083 content<\/td><td>\u22640.5%<\/td><td>\u22640.1%<\/td><td>XRF<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>SiO\u2082 content<\/td><td>\u22641.5%<\/td><td>\u22640.1%<\/td><td>XRF<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Free silica (SiO\u2082 crystalline)<\/td><td>&lt;1.0% (OSHA limit)<\/td><td>&lt;0.1%<\/td><td>XRD<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Mohs hardness<\/td><td>\u22659.0<\/td><td>\u22659.0<\/td><td>Mohs scale<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Moisture content<\/td><td>&lt;0.5%<\/td><td>&lt;0.3%<\/td><td>ASTM E1252<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Distribuci\u00f3n granulom\u00e9trica<\/td><td>Per FEPA 42-1:2006<\/td><td>Per FEPA 42-1:2006<\/td><td>Laser diffraction \/ sieve<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-pricing\">7. Sourcing &amp; Pricing Benchmarks (May 2026)<\/h2>\n\n<p>China is the world&#8217;s largest producer of both brown and white fused alumina, accounting for over 70% of global supply. Prices are influenced heavily by electricity costs (electric arc furnace processing is energy-intensive), bauxite quality, and export market demand. The following ranges reflect FOB China pricing from ISO 9001-certified manufacturers as of May 2026:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b2-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>Producto<\/th><th>Grit Range<\/th><th>FOB Price (USD\/MT)<\/th><th>Standard Packaging<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Brown Fused Alumina (BFA)<\/td><td>#12\u2013#36 (coarse)<\/td><td>$580\u2013$750<\/td><td>25 kg bags \/ 1 MT big bags<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Brown Fused Alumina (BFA)<\/td><td>#46\u2013#120 (medium)<\/td><td>$620\u2013$820<\/td><td>25 kg bags \/ 1 MT big bags<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Brown Fused Alumina (BFA)<\/td><td>#150\u2013#280 (fine)<\/td><td>$700\u2013$950<\/td><td>25 kg bags<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>White Fused Alumina (WFA)<\/td><td>#36\u2013#120<\/td><td>$900\u2013$1,250<\/td><td>25 kg bags \/ 1 MT big bags<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>White Fused Alumina (WFA)<\/td><td>#150\u2013#280<\/td><td>$1,100\u2013$1,600<\/td><td>25 kg bags<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For detailed guidance on comparing landed-cost quotations from multiple overseas suppliers, see our procurement guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/china-vs-usa-sandblasting-media-suppliers-quality-lead-time-cost-reality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China vs. USA Sandblasting Media Suppliers: Quality, Lead Time &amp; Cost Reality<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b2-faq\">8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Can I use aluminum oxide in an open-air blast pot?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Yes, aluminum oxide can be used in pressure blast pots for open-air blasting, but it is most economical in enclosed blast cabinets or blast rooms where the media can be recovered and recycled. Used as a once-through abrasive in open-air applications, aluminum oxide&#8217;s higher unit cost compared to coal slag makes the economics unfavorable unless contamination-free blasting or a specific surface requirement justifies the cost. Always ensure workers have appropriate supplied-air respiratory protection.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Does aluminum oxide leave contamination on stainless steel?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Brown fused alumina contains trace amounts of iron oxide (Fe\u2082O\u2083, typically &lt;0.5%) from the bauxite feedstock, which can leave minor surface contamination visible as reddish spots after acid-cleaning or passivation. For critical stainless steel applications, white fused alumina (WFA) with Fe\u2082O\u2083 &lt;0.1% is the correct specification. Aluminum oxide in general \u2014 both BFA and WFA \u2014 is far less contaminating than any iron-based abrasive (steel grit, steel shot, or slag abrasives).<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Is aluminum oxide OSHA-compliant for sandblasting?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b2-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Yes. Aluminum oxide blast media contains no significant crystalline silica \u2014 free silica content is typically below 1% for BFA and below 0.1% for WFA. It is fully OSHA-compliant as a blasting abrasive. However, aluminum oxide dust does require appropriate respiratory protection (supplied-air respirator) per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94, as all airborne particulate exposure must be controlled to within permissible limits regardless of silica content.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b2-cta\">\n  <h2>Request Aluminum Oxide Samples &amp; Pricing<\/h2>\n  <p>Specify your required grade (BFA or WFA), grit size, and application. 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