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The following article presents the current state of knowledge about technologies connected with microcrystalline sintered corundum against the backdrop of present abrasive products and the contemporary grains market. The complementary presentation of issues related to the microcrystalline sintered corundum abrasive grains, which constitute an important group of abrasives used in modern grinding technology, was given. The most important stages in the development of sintered corundum grains production technology, from the 1960s to current developments (nanocrystalline sintered corundum) in this field, were presented in chronological order. The production technology, properties, working conditions, wear phenomena and most important areas of application of such abrasive grains were described. Particular attention was paid to the wear phenomena of microcrystalline sintered corundum abrasive grains occurring during the grinding process. The collection of phenomena affecting the extension of the life of these types of grain in comparison with the white fused alumina grains were described. Moreover, forecasts concerning the development of abrasive grains of micro- and nanocrystalline sintered corundum were presented.
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Nadolny, K. State of the art in production, properties and applications of the microcrystalline sintered corundum abrasive grains. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 74, 1445–1457 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-6090-2
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