Abstract: A method for producing a core sand and/or mold sand for foundry purposes mixes a granular mineral mold base material with an additive and an inorganic binder. An inorganic swelling additive having a swelling index of at least 9, in other words a higher swelling index that that achieved for coal, is used as an additive. Alternatively, it is also possible to work with an inorganic additive, for example with macro-crystalline graphite, whereby the finished mixture of the mold base material, the additive, and the binder is compacted to a density increase of at least 20 g/dm3.

Abstract: A method for producing a core sand and/or mold sand for foundry purposes mixes a granular mineral mold base material with an additive and an inorganic binder. An inorganic swelling additive having a swelling index of at least 9, in other words a higher swelling index that that achieved for coal, is used as an additive. Alternatively, it is also possible to work with an inorganic additive, for example with macro-crystalline graphite, whereby the finished mixture of the mold base material, the additive, and the binder is compacted to a density increase of at least 20 g/dm3.

Abstract: A method for producing a core sand and/or molding sand for casting purposes mixes a basic granular mineral molding material such as silica sand with an additive based on an organic or inorganic component, a binding agent being optionally added. The additive is coarsely ground prior to the mixing process, more than 50 percent by weight of the grains having a minimum size of approximately 0.05 mm.

Abstract: A method is for producing a moulding sand that is in particular recirculated, for foundry purposes. A mixture of a granular substance and aggregates, such as a binding agent and water, are added to a material that is not capable of swelling in water. The latter material has cavities with a specific surface area of more than 10 m2/g, in particular more than 50 m2/g and preferably more than 100 m2/g, for improving the characteristics of the moulding sand and/or for reducing the emission of harmful and/or odorous substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a core sand and/or molding sand for casting purposes. According to said method, a basic granular mineral molding material such as silica sand is mixed with an additive based on an organic or inorganic component, a binding agent being optionally added. According to the invention, the additive is coarsely ground prior to the mixing process, more than 50 percent by weight of the grains having a minimum size of approximately 0.05 mm.

Abstract: A method for producing a moulding sand that is in particular recirculated, for foundry purposes. According to the invention, a mixture of a granular substance and aggregates, such as a binding agent and water, are added to a material that is not capable of swelling in water. The latter material comprises cavities with a specific surface area of more than 10 m2/g, in particular more than 50 m2/g and preferably more than 100 m2/g, for improving the characteristics of the moulding sand and/or for reducing the emission of harmful and/or odorous substances.