This document specifies requirements for stainless steel (shot and irregulars), as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. It specifies ranges of particle sizes, together with corresponding grade designations. Values are specified for hardness, density, defect/structural requirements, metallographic structure and chemical composition.

The requirements specified in this document apply to abrasives supplied in the new condition only.

Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives are given in the various parts of ISO 11125.

Stainless steel shot and irregulars are used in both static and site blasting equipment. They are most often selected where there is a possibility for the recovery and re-use of the abrasive.

NOTE 1      Although this document has been developed for preparation of steelwork, these materials are predominantly used for non-ferrous substrates. The properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques, and can be used for applications where no subsequent coating is applied.

NOTE 2      Whenever dissimilar metals are used together, galvanic corrosion can occur.