Chromite Sand is a special sand with very good properties at high temperatures. Provides a high resistance to penetration of the liquid metal, and compared with other sands produce more rapid cooling of the casting. Thermal expansion is much lower than the silica sand thus reducing the problems resulting from the expansion of the sand. Supplied with a size 46-55 AFA and typical content of their major oxides is Cr2O3: 46 %, FeO : 27 % , Al2O3 : 15 % and MgO : 10%.
The chromite sand is compatible with all chemical processes of agglomeration of moulds and cores. Currently used large amounts of chromite sand in the foundry industry for the manufacture of moulds and cores. Chromite Sand is applicable to all types of steels and very appropriate for chrome steel, chrome-nickel and manganese steel. Has the advantage over silica sand that is less reactive with manganese oxide, reducing the problems of ignition and metal-mould reactions .
