Abstract: An erodable abrasive granule comprising a plurality of first abrasive grains bonded together by a first binder to form an erodable base agglomerate and at least a partial coating of second abrasive grains bonded to the periphery of the base agglomerate by means of a second binder. These abrasive granules can be incorporated into a wide variety of abrasive articles such as grinding wheels, coated abrasives, and non-woven abrasives.

Abstract: Erodable agglomerates containing individual abrasive grains disposed in an erodable matrix comprising hollow bodies and a binder. The agglomerates are useful for coated abrasives and bonded abrasives. Abrasive products containing the agglomerates provide higher stock removal than abrasive products bearing a single layer of abrasive grains, since the erodable character of the agglomerates allows the sloughing off of spent individual abrasive grains during abrading operations and the exposing of new abrasive grains to the workpiece. The invention also provides a method of preparing the agglomerates of this invention.

Abstract: Erodable agglomerates containing individual abrasive grains, a binder and matrix material selected from the group consisting of pulp suitable for making paper and derivatives thereof, wood flour, and vermiculate. The agglomerates are useful for coated abrasives and bonded abrasives. Abrasive products containing the agglomerates provide higher stock removal than abrasive products bearing a single layer of abrasive grains, since the erodable character of the agglomerates allows the sloughing off of spent individual abrasive grains during abrading operations and the exposing of new abrasive grains to the workpiece. The invention also provides a method of preparing the agglomerates of this invention.