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Core and molding sands.


Unimin offers the industry an engineered portfolio of core and molding sands (Founding) a kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.

See also: Molding
, clays and preblends including INCAST[R] silica and INCAST[R] LE olivine olivine (ŏlĭv`ēn), an iron-magnesium silicate mineral, (Mg,Fe)2SiO4, crystallizing in the orthorhombic system.  core and molding sands. CUSTOMIX[R] greensand green·sand  
n.
A sand or sediment having a dark greenish color caused by the presence of glauconite.

Noun 1. greensand - an olive-green sandstone containing glauconite
 preblends and VANTAGE[R] fire clays. Our products are engineered to maximize performance and increase productivity while reducing scrap, waste and emissions. By bringing together superior deposits, experienced technical managers, and processing innovation in an integrated system, we provide foundries easier access to more solutions.

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Title Annotation:SAND PREPARATION/CONDITIONING/TESTING
Publication:Modern Casting
Date:Sep 1, 2006
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