Criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of bentonites in the production of custom castings

Abstract

The article analyzes the characteristics of bentonites used in the foundry industry of the Republic of Belarus. It is concluded that GOST 28177‑89 allows one to effectively assess the quality of bentonites depending on production conditions. It has been shown, that the wet tensile strength is the most important characteristic of bentonites.

Keywords

• bentonite
• casting mold
• quality