Abstract: A superabrasive particle, such as cubic boron nitride, and method of making the same are disclosed. A cubic boron nitride particle may have an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of said particle is less than about 0.95. The method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology may comprise the steps of providing a plurality of abrasive particles; blending reactive metal powder with the abrasive particles; compressing the blended components into a pellet; heating said pellet; and recovering modified abrasive particles.

Abstract: An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing modified abrasive particles, including providing a plurality of abrasive particles, providing a reactive coating on said particles, heating said coated particles; and recovering modified abrasive particles.

Abstract: An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology including providing a plurality of abrasive particles; providing a plurality of metal particles; mixing the abrasive particles and the metal particles to form a mixture; compressing the mixture to form a compressed mixture; heating the compressed mixture; and recovering modified abrasive particles.

Abstract: A slurry containing a plurality of monocrystalline diamond particles, wherein the average surface roughness of said particles is less than about 0.95; a major vehicle selected from the group of water-based vehicles, glycol-based vehicles, oil-based vehicles or hydrocarbon-based vehicles and combinations thereof; and one or more optional additives.

Abstract: Product forming molds have surfaces conformally coated with a coating composite comprising superabrasive particles. In one embodiment, the mold surface is plated (electrolessly or electrolytically) or coated with a metal having superabrasive particles dispersed therein. In another embodiment, the composite is a SiC composite having superabrasive particles dispersed therein.