Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a corrosion-resistant blasting agent (>60 HRC) with sharp edges based on an Fe—Cr—C alloy. A granulate consisting of an iron-chromium-carbon alloy is hardened in said process to >60 HRC by subjecting it to a heat treatment at above 900° Celsius under a reducing atmosphere. An oxide-free, hard material is obtained in this way that can be crushed into grains with sharp edges. The result is a blasting agent with excellent properties for the surface treatment of workpieces consisting of corrosion-resistant materials such as, for example stainless steel, nonferrous metals and natural stone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing rust-resistant, angular shot-blasting abrasives (>60 HRC) based on a Fe—Cr—C alloy. According to said method, a granulate consisting of an iron-chrome-carbon alloy is tempered to >60 HRC by subjecting it to a thermal treatment of greater than 900° Celsius in a reduced atmosphere. A stainless, hard material which can be reduced to angular granules is thus produced. This results in shot-blasting abrasives with excellent characteristics for treating the surface of workpieces consisting of stainless material, e.g. stainless steel, non-ferrous metal and natural stone.