Abrasive particle including coating, abrasive article including the abrasive particles, and method of forming

Abstract

An abrasive particle can include a coating overlying at least a portion of a core. In an embodiment, the coating can include a first portion overlying at least a portion of the core and a second portion overlying at least a portion of the core, wherein the first portion can include a ceramic material and the second portion can include a silane or a silane reaction product. In a particular embodiment, the first portion can consist essentially of silica. In another particular embodiment, the first portion can include a surface roughness of not greater than 5 nm and a crystalline content of not greater than 60%.

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