EVALUATION OF MOULDING PROPERTIES OF SAND IN NIGER STATE FOR ALUMINIUM CASTING AND OTHER FOUNDRY APPLICATIONS
ABSTRACT Evaluation of moulding properties of sand in Niger State for casting and the effects of the sand mould on mechanical properties of aluminium cast is presented. The moulding properties includes; Permeability, Compactibility, Moisture Content, Green and Dry Strengths. Sand samples from five locations in Niger State, Zungeru, Tungan Mallam, Wuya, Gidan Mangoro and Tagwai Dam area villages were collected and evaluated according to the American Foundry Society (AFS) standard. ...
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