Sands & Clays
Chromite Sand
Foundry moulding sand with high refractoriness, low thermal expansion and good heat conductivity. It chills the casting skin and resists metal penetration, so it is used in the hottest parts of the mould where silica sand would fuse or expand out of tolerance.
Typical Analysis
| Composition / Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Cr₂O₃ | ≥ 46% |
| AFS grain fineness | ≈ 45 - 55 |
| Refractoriness | > 1900 °C |
Key Properties
| Characteristic | Low thermal expansion |
|---|---|
| Application | Steel casting |