Description:
Grain size, form and density vary between abrasives of different types and grades. Both quality and consistency of the finished product are subject to rigorous control.  Comprehensive statistics on all grains in a sample and on individual grains, provided by 3D confocal profilometry, are used to facilitate the diagnosis of defects.  The variation in grain, size and roughness as a function of usage enables the longevity of the product to be determined.

Industry Sectors:
Nanomaterials

Techniques:
Optical Profilometry

Keywords:
substrate analysis, grain size, confocal profilometry, 3D profilometry