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US1885094A
US1885094A US425906A US42590630A US1885094A US 1885094 A US1885094 A US 1885094A US 425906 A US425906 A US 425906A US 42590630 A US42590630 A US 42590630A US 1885094 A US1885094 A US 1885094A
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  • This invention relates to the casting of metal and is particularly'directed to the casting of metal in metal molds such as ingot molds.
  • an alkali metal compound Preferably I employ the carbonate of an alkali metal, for example, soda-ash.
  • the compound may be painted on the mold walls at any temperature below the fusing point of the compound and still be effective. Therefore, for all practical purposes there is no top limit for the temperature at which the molds may be painted.
  • Potassium carbonate may be employed, although soda-ash is preferred because of its lower cost. Caustic soda may also be used, although it is more difficult to handle.
  • a mold wash for treating the surface of metallic molds comprising an alkali metal compound and graphite.
  • a mold wash for treating the surface of metallic molds comprising soda ash and graphite.
  • a mold wash fortreating the surface of metallic molds consisting essentially of graphite having a small amount of an alkali metal compound added thereto.
  • a mold Wash for treating the surface of metallic molds consisting essentially of graphite having a small amount of soda ash added thereto.
  • a mold Wash for treating the surface of metallic molds consisting of soda ash, oxide of silica, oxide of iron, oxide of alumina and graphite.

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Patented Oct. 25, 1932 UNITED STES PATENT FFICE KARL W. GRANT, OF YOUNGSTOWN, onro, ASSIGNOR To THE REPDBLIQ STEEL conso- RATION, or YoUNGSTowN, OHIO, A oonronATIoN or NEW JERSEY MOLD WASH No Drawing.
This invention relates to the casting of metal and is particularly'directed to the casting of metal in metal molds such as ingot molds.
In casting molten steel into ingot form difliculty is frequently encountered during teeming by reason of steel splattering and sticking to the mold walls, forming scabs on the ingots. Various mold washes have been proposed with the view of obtaining a sur face smoothness which would prevent the splatters from sticking. However, such washes have proved decidedly expensive. Various mold washes in use are also undesirable because, if the molds are too hot when painted, the washes are destroyed by the heat and the splatters stick; whereas if the molds are too cold, they do not dry and cause violent agitation of the metal during teeming. It frequently happens that the molds are outside of the narrow temperature range available in using present mold washes, and
in such case difficulty and delays are encomprising an alkali metal compound. Preferably I employ the carbonate of an alkali metal, for example, soda-ash. The compound may be painted on the mold walls at any temperature below the fusing point of the compound and still be effective. Therefore, for all practical purposes there is no top limit for the temperature at which the molds may be painted.
Potassium carbonate may be employed, although soda-ash is preferred because of its lower cost. Caustic soda may also be used, although it is more difficult to handle.
When my improved mold wash is struck by a splatter the alkali metal compound is fused, thus preventing the splatter from adhering tightly to the mold wall. At the same time a small amount of gas is probably generated, creating a slight local pressure tending to throw the splatter off the Application filed February 4, 1930. Serial No. 425,906.
Certain materials, for example, lime, are not as satisfactory on this account. Calcium carbonate,-if used, would tend to evolve carbon dioxide when heated, but the residue would be calcium oxide which is not readily fusible, remains in the metal, and upon solidification of the metal is present as a very objection able type of non-metallic inclusion.
I have obtained satisfactory results by a mold wash comprising5 pounds of soda-ash in a vehicle made up of 80 to 90 pounds of mold wash compound in 50 gallons of water. A typical analysis of av mold wash compound which I have successfully used is SiO 3. 80 Combined oxides of iron and alumina 2. 90
The proportions given above are for applying the moldv wash in two coats. Where the molds are too cold to dry in the time avail able if painted twice, I have successfully used a single coating of 5 pounds of soda-ash and 120 pounds of mold wash compound in 50 gallons of water.
It is undesirable to use toolarge an amount of soda-ash. I have found that 15 pounds to the barrel of water is excessive.
The above description gives, by way of example, only a preferred embodiment of the invention. It will be understood that the ve hicle above described is only one of many which may be used, and that the invention is not limited to the specific forms above given but may be otherwise embodied or practiced within the scope of the following claims.
I claim:
1. A mold wash for treating the surface of metallic molds comprising an alkali metal compound and graphite.
2. A mold wash for treating the surface of metallic molds comprising soda ash and graphite.
3. A mold wash fortreating the surface of metallic molds consisting essentially of graphite having a small amount of an alkali metal compound added thereto.
4. .A mold wash for treating the surface of metallic molds consisting essentialy of graphite having a small amount of a carbonate of an alkali metal added thereto.
5. A mold Wash for treating the surface of metallic molds consisting essentially of graphite having a small amount of soda ash added thereto.
6. A mold Wash for treating the surface of metallic molds consisting of soda ash, oxide of silica, oxide of iron, oxide of alumina and graphite.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.
KARL W. GRANT.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2580524A (en) * 1948-01-29 1952-01-01 Daussan Henri Jean Products for coating molds and ingot molds
US2786771A (en) * 1952-07-07 1957-03-26 Eaton Mfg Co Core wash

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2580524A (en) * 1948-01-29 1952-01-01 Daussan Henri Jean Products for coating molds and ingot molds
US2786771A (en) * 1952-07-07 1957-03-26 Eaton Mfg Co Core wash

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