The contact of steel with oxygen, oxidizes in time with the effect of water and some acids, and corrodes metals. In order to prevent the steel contact with oxygen, sandblasting should be done with industrial sandblasting and blasting method. Basalt, iron grit, steel grit and steel shot products are also used in the sector for sandblasting. Blasting sands are used in various sizes according to the technical properties and corrosion rates of the metal. Generally, coarse granule blasting products are preferred for high corrosion and thick materials.
Fine granular products should be used for more sensitive sandblasting and fine materials.