Abstract: An additive for green moulding sands for use in foundry industry comprising a "stabilized" and polyhydroxylated carbohydrate, in particular as aqueous solution, and preferably consisting of a monosaccharidic and/or oligosaccharidic derivatives where any of the aldehydic and ketonic functions have been selectively reduced or oxidated. The additive improves the flowability and plasticity of the moulding said with a reduced moisture demand and a better surface finishing of the castings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 4, 1988
Date of Patent:
September 19, 1989
Assignee:
Industria Chimica Carlo Laviosa S.p.A
Inventors:
Giovanni Novelli, Athos Rinaldi, Andrea Rossi