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Additive for green moulding sands

US4867228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C1/02
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An additive for green moulding sands for use in foundry industry comprising a "stabilized" and polyhydroxylated carbohydrate, in particular as aqueous solution, and preferably consisting of a monosaccharidic and/or oligosaccharidic derivatives where any of the aldehydic and ketonic functions have been selectively reduced or oxidated. The additive improves the flowability and plasticity of the moulding said with a reduced moisture demand and a better surface finishing of the castings.

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