Polishing Agents

 

Because of their high intrinsic hardness,

• _Bayoxide^® C GN-B (a chromium oxide)
• _Bayoxide^® E III (an iron oxide)

are ideal as polishing agents or abrasives. They have been used for decades for metal polishing, e.g. chromium-plated faucets and car bumpers, as well as for the surface treatment of glass, such as automobile windscreens or optical-quality glass.

The performance of chromium oxide is only matched to a degree by other abrasives such as aluminum oxide. Chromium oxide is used in particular for the manufacture of polishing agents which require its high hardness.

In addition to aluminum oxide and titanium oxide, iron oxide is also used as an abrasive in similar applications to chromium oxide. Despite its lower hardness, iron oxide has a good abrasive action. The choice of the most appropriate oxide will depend on the application and, to a large extent, on the properties of the substrate.

Our Competence Center Specialties or the LANXESS agency in your country will be happy to give you individual advice.