Author： Ivan N Chisamera M Riposan I
Publisher： Maney Publishing
ISSN： 1364-0461
Source： International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Vol.26, Iss.3, 2013-06, pp. : 138-142
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Abstract
In the furan resin moulding technique sulphur in P-toluenesulphonic acid (PTSA), usually used as the hardener, has been identified as an important factor causing graphite degeneration at the metal/mould interface, especially at lower graphite nodularity levels. The greatest surface layer thickness and the lowest graphite nodularity, and shape factors, were obtained with irons solidified in moulds coated with an S bearing material. Uncoated moulds provided better results, but employing a MgO type coating effectively neutralised the sulphur migrating from the mould. In the present solidification conditions, the application of an active mould coating also influenced the graphite phase characteristics in the entire section of the casting, up to its centre. Negative effects were observed using an S bearing coating and positive effects from an MgO based coating.
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