Where would I find emery powder in the US for making pin cushions?”
Reade Advanced Materials offers: Emery Abrasive Powder * Emery Abrasive Powder Synonyms: Iron spinel, hercynite, aluminum oxide, aluminum trioxide, corundum, impure corundum, natural aluminum oxide * Emery Abrasive Powder Designations: Chemical Formula: Al2O3 + an iron bearing mineral + trace impurities such as mullite, titania, silica, and magnesia * Emery Abrasive Powder Description: A natural occurring odorless mineral having its broadest use as an abrasive in polishing applications. An intimate mix of corundum and magnetite. The higher amounts of impurities and weaker internal structure than naturally occurring minerals has restricted its growth in new applications. * Emery Abrasive Powder Nominal Chemical Properties: Al2O3= 58.0%, Fe2O3= 24.0%, SiO2= 4.0%, TiO2= 3.0%, CaO= 2.0% * Emery Abrasive Powder Physical Properties Available: * Aggregate Sizes Available: 3/8″ x F, 1/4″ x F, 8/16 grit, 8/35 grit, 12/30 grit, 14/36 grit, 24/60 grit, 30/40 grit, 30/80 grit, and 100/200 grit * G