machine#construction: casting#techniques: silicate

Silicate bonded sand

This category encompasses two different techniques. One uses portland cement (calcium silicate) to bind together sand particles. The other uses waterglass (sodium silicate) and a catalyst (usually carbon dioxide) to bind together sand particles.

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