Apata A. O

Characterization of river Niger sand at Itobe with Iyoloko clay as a binder for foundry application

This study investigates the characterization of River Niger Silica sand at Itobe with Iyoloko clay as additives for its possible uses in sand casting in the foundries. A measure of 5-25 %wt Iyoloko clay was added to the sand mixture in ratio 3:1. The chemical, physical and mechanical properties measured includes: chemical analysis of the Iyoloko...