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Consumables and certified reference materials for materials analysis

Foundry & Steelmaking· Estados Unidos· 33 products in 2 families

Alpha Resources is a US company founded in 1978. It manufactures and supplies consumables and certified reference materials for analytical instruments: combustion, optical emission, ICP, XRF, atomic absorption and metallography. It holds ISO 17034, ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

Official representation of Alpha Resources for the Foundry & Steelmaking division. Distribution and support by INDUTECSA across Colombia, the United States and Latin America.

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Metallographic consumables (32)

Discs, cloths and belts for specimen grinding and polishing.

Alumina Suspension, 1 Micron

SKU alpha-resources-ALUMINA

A ready-to-use liquid alumina polishing suspension at 1-micron particle size, the pourable counterpart to the dry aluminum oxide powders.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0472

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0472

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 120 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0473

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0473

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 180 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0475

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0475

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 320 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Diamond Compound-C, 0.25µm, Monocrystalline, Gray - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD202

Syringe diamond compound, the finest grade in the line, color-coded gray.

Diamond Compound-C, 0.5µm, Monocrystalline, Gray - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD204

Medium-fine grade syringe diamond compound, from the same standard-concentration gray line.

Diamond Compound-C, 1µm, Monocrystalline, Light Yellow - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD206

The 1-micron step of the syringe compound line, color-coded light yellow.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1035

SKU alpha-resources-AM1035

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 9 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1059

SKU alpha-resources-AM1059

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 10 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1095

SKU alpha-resources-AM1095

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 12 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Polishing Disc - AM0465

SKU alpha-resources-AM0465

Billiard cloth, napped, 8 in., smooth backing, AM0465 — unit of measure: 10.

Polishing Disc - AM0497

SKU alpha-resources-AM0497

AM0497 Alpha cloth, 8 in., PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) backing.

Alpha A Aluminum Oxide 0.3 Micron - AM0782

SKU alpha-resources-AM0782

Alpha A aluminum oxide powder, 0.3 micron particle size, for polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha A Aluminum Oxide 0.3 Micron - AM0783

SKU alpha-resources-AM0783

Alpha A aluminum oxide powder, 0.3 micron particle size, for polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha C Aluminum Oxide 1.0 Micron - AM0786

SKU alpha-resources-AM0786

Alpha C aluminum oxide powder, 1.0 micron particle size, for coarse polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha C Aluminum Oxide 1.0 Micron - AM0787

SKU alpha-resources-AM0787

Alpha C aluminum oxide powder, 1.0 micron particle size, for coarse polishing of metallographic specimens.

Gamma B Aluminum Oxide 0.05 Micron - AM0778

SKU alpha-resources-AM0778

Gamma B aluminum oxide powder, 0.05 micron particle size, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Gamma B Aluminum Oxide 0.05 Micron - AM0779

SKU alpha-resources-AM0779

Gamma B aluminum oxide powder, 0.05 micron particle size, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Felt Cloth with Metal Back - AMR0417

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0417

Red felt polishing cloth with metal back, 300 mm diameter, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Final Polishing Cloth, PSA Backed - AMR0292

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0292

Brown final-polishing cloth with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 10 inches diameter, for metallographic specimens.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0110

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0110

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 1200 grit, 250 mm, for fine specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0118

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0118

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 800 grit, 9 inches, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0150

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0150

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 320 grit, 8 x 2.5 inches, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0281

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0281

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 80 grit, 20 inches diameter, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0216

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0216

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 800 grit, 3 inches x 75 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0225

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0225

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 600 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 75 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0240

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0240

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 320 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 60 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0246

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0246

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 240 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 60 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Black Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1111

SKU alpha-resources-AM1111

Black phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Red Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1118

SKU alpha-resources-AM1118

Red phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Green Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1123

SKU alpha-resources-AM1123

Green phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Transparent Lucite Molding Powder - AM1133

SKU alpha-resources-AM1133

Transparent acrylic (Lucite) molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens where the mounted sample needs to remain visible.

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Alumina Suspension, 1 Micron

SKU alpha-resources-ALUMINA

A ready-to-use liquid alumina polishing suspension at 1-micron particle size, the pourable counterpart to the dry aluminum oxide powders.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0472

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0472

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 120 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0473

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0473

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 180 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Belt - AMR0475

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0475

Dry aluminum oxide abrasive belt, 320 grit, 4 x 36 inches, for metallographic specimen grinding.

Diamond Compound-C, 0.25µm, Monocrystalline, Gray - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD202

Syringe diamond compound, the finest grade in the line, color-coded gray.

Diamond Compound-C, 0.5µm, Monocrystalline, Gray - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD204

Medium-fine grade syringe diamond compound, from the same standard-concentration gray line.

Diamond Compound-C, 1µm, Monocrystalline, Light Yellow - Syringe

SKU alpha-resources-AMD206

The 1-micron step of the syringe compound line, color-coded light yellow.

Ceramic Crucible Bagged

SKU alpha-resources-AR3818P

Ceramic combustion crucibles, cross-referenced to several OEM analyzer brands.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1035

SKU alpha-resources-AM1035

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 9 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1059

SKU alpha-resources-AM1059

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 10 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel - AM1095

SKU alpha-resources-AM1095

Aluminum oxide abrasive cut-off wheel, 12 inches diameter, 1.25-inch arbor hole, for metallographic sectioning.

Polishing Disc - AM0465

SKU alpha-resources-AM0465

Billiard cloth, napped, 8 in., smooth backing, AM0465 — unit of measure: 10.

Polishing Disc - AM0497

SKU alpha-resources-AM0497

AM0497 Alpha cloth, 8 in., PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) backing.

Alpha A Aluminum Oxide 0.3 Micron - AM0782

SKU alpha-resources-AM0782

Alpha A aluminum oxide powder, 0.3 micron particle size, for polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha A Aluminum Oxide 0.3 Micron - AM0783

SKU alpha-resources-AM0783

Alpha A aluminum oxide powder, 0.3 micron particle size, for polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha C Aluminum Oxide 1.0 Micron - AM0786

SKU alpha-resources-AM0786

Alpha C aluminum oxide powder, 1.0 micron particle size, for coarse polishing of metallographic specimens.

Alpha C Aluminum Oxide 1.0 Micron - AM0787

SKU alpha-resources-AM0787

Alpha C aluminum oxide powder, 1.0 micron particle size, for coarse polishing of metallographic specimens.

Gamma B Aluminum Oxide 0.05 Micron - AM0778

SKU alpha-resources-AM0778

Gamma B aluminum oxide powder, 0.05 micron particle size, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Gamma B Aluminum Oxide 0.05 Micron - AM0779

SKU alpha-resources-AM0779

Gamma B aluminum oxide powder, 0.05 micron particle size, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Felt Cloth with Metal Back - AMR0417

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0417

Red felt polishing cloth with metal back, 300 mm diameter, for final polishing of metallographic specimens.

Final Polishing Cloth, PSA Backed - AMR0292

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0292

Brown final-polishing cloth with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 10 inches diameter, for metallographic specimens.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0110

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0110

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 1200 grit, 250 mm, for fine specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0118

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0118

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 800 grit, 9 inches, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0150

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0150

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 320 grit, 8 x 2.5 inches, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper, PSA Backed - AMR0281

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0281

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing, 80 grit, 20 inches diameter, for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0216

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0216

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 800 grit, 3 inches x 75 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0225

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0225

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 600 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 75 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0240

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0240

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 320 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 60 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive Paper Roll - AMR0246

SKU alpha-resources-AMR0246

Waterproof silicon carbide abrasive paper, in roll form, 240 grit, 3-7/16 inches x 60 feet (paper on outside), for specimen grinding.

Black Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1111

SKU alpha-resources-AM1111

Black phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Red Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1118

SKU alpha-resources-AM1118

Red phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Green Phenolic Molding Powder - AM1123

SKU alpha-resources-AM1123

Green phenolic molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens.

Transparent Lucite Molding Powder - AM1133

SKU alpha-resources-AM1133

Transparent acrylic (Lucite) molding powder, for hot mounting of metallographic specimens where the mounted sample needs to remain visible.

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