Steel Grit, Shot and Cut Wire Shot; and Iron Grit and Shot - Blast Cleaning and Peening

Author:  U. S. Specification
Source:  MIL-S-851C (Superseding MIL-S-851B 26 Sept 55)
Doc ID:  1972032
Year of Publication:  1972
Abstract:  
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. This specification covers cast iron or hardened cast steel grit and shot for blast cleaning of castings, forgings, ship hulls and decks, or other parts prior to use for the removal of sand, slag, rust and marine incrustations; and also cast iron or hardened cast steel shot, or cut steel wire shot for peening the surface of metals.