Sandblasting and Surface TreatmentNickel Slag Grit
Nickel smelting by-product for heavy-duty blasting
Nickel slag grit is a by-product of nickel smelters and stands out for its toughness and durability. Its angular shape and consistent sizing remove rust effectively and create a surface that coatings can grip before painting.
It achieves surface cleanliness levels of Sa 2, Sa 2½ and Sa 3. It is suitable for removing mill scale, rust, old paint and stains on steel, stone and concrete surfaces.
- Material
- Nickel smelting by-product
- Grain shape
- Angular and sharp
- Density
- Approx. 7.5 g/cm³
- Surface preparation
- Sa 2, Sa 2½, Sa 3
- Colour
- Grey – metallic
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Nickel Slag Grit grain ranges
| Size code | Grain range (mm) | Application |
|---|---|---|
| NG-12 | 1.70 – 2.40 | Heavy rust and paint removal |
| NG-20 | 1.00 – 1.70 | General surface preparation |
| NG-40 | 0.50 – 1.00 | Medium-level cleaning |
| NG-80 | 0.18 – 0.50 | Precision surface treatments |
Nickel Slag Grit areas of use
- Ship hulls and marine applications
- Heavily painted or worn steel bridges
- Steel and concrete production platforms
- Oil field installations
- Pipelines
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