NZPlus^®

A sharp zirconia abrasive manufactured by Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics Inc., for use in abrasive products. It is produced by fusing zircon sand and alumina at about 1900oC in an electric arc furnace. It is a hard, very tough material. Standard NZPlus^® product is 1544 (strong shape). Other variations available are NZPlus®1548 (ultra-strong shape, treated), 1558 (strong shape, treated).