An abrasive article includes a plurality of abrasive particles securely
affixed to a substrate with a corrosion resistant matrix material. The
matrix material includes a sintered corrosion resistant powder and a
brazing alloy. The brazing alloy includes an element which reacts with
and forms a chemical bond with the abrasive particles, thereby securely
holding the abrasive particles in place. A method of forming the abrasive
article includes arranging the abrasive particles in the matrix material,
and applying sufficient heat and pressure to the mixture of abrasive
particles and matrix material to cause the corrosion resistant powder to
sinter, the brazing alloy to flow around, react with, and form chemical
bonds with the abrasive particles, and allow the brazing alloy to flow
through the interstices of the sintered corrosion resistant powder and
form an inter-metallic compound therewith.