Walnut Shell
Walnut Shell is a natural abrasive which is from the kernel of a walnut and has been crushed and graded.
Grades
Grade 1 1.0 – 2.5 mm
Grade 2 1.0 – 2.0 mm
Grade 3 0.7 – 1.5 mm
Grade 4 0.65 – 1.0 mm
Grade 5 0.45 – 0.80 mm
Grade 6 0.3 – 0.6 mm
Properties
- Abrasive Type: Specialist
- Density: 1 – 1.3 g/cm³
- Bulk Density: 0.45- 0.65 g/cm³
- Hardness: 2.5 Mohs
- Friability: Medium
- Recyclability: Medium
- Dust Levels: Low
- Shape: Semi-angular
- Colour: Beige/brown
Applications
- Deburring
- Depainting
- Surface finishing
- Surface preparation
- Vehicles
- Metals
- Plastics and composites
- Glass and ceramics
- Wood
