Mold and Core Sands in Metalcasting: Chemistry and Ecology

Dr. Mariusz Holtzer is a full professor at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland. His research focuses on physical chemistry of metallurgical and foundry phenomenon on the interface of the liquid metal - ceramic material and metallurgical slag. He is also involved in researching the impact of the foundry industry on the environment, with a special focus on waste management, hazard evaluation of materials, and quality assessment of moulding and core sands. He is the author or co-author of 300 scientific papers, the co-author on 14 patents, and represents Poland in Commission No. 2 Environmental Protection of CAEF (The European Foundry Association). Dr. Angelika Kmita is a assistant professor at AGHUniversity of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland. Her research focuses on design, synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles and nanocomposites, as well as environmental concerns in the foundry industry. She is the author or co-author of 45 scientific papers, the co-author of 3 monographs, and the co-author of 3 patents. She represents Poland in COST (European Cooperation in Science & Technology) as MC substitute in Action CA18125 .

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Part I. Organic Chemistry.- Chapter 2. General Principles of Organic Chemistry.- Chapter 3. Synthetic Resins.- Part II. Organic Binder Systems of Molding and Core Sands.- Chapter 4. Aggregate Molding Materials.- Chapter 5. Division of the Molding and Cores Sands - Criterions.- Chapter 6. Cold - Setting Processes.- Chapter 7. Gas Hardened Processes.- Chapter 7. Heat Curing Processes.- Part III. Inorganic Binder Systems of Molding and Core Sands and Protective Coatings.- Chapter 9. Sodium Silicate Molding Sands.- Chapter 10. Green Sands.- Chapter 11. Other Molding And Cores Sands With Inorganic Binders.- Chapter 12. Protective Coatings for Mold and Core Sands.- Part IV. Special Technologies of Making Molds and Cores.- Chapter 13. Alternative Methods Using in Mold and Cores Technologies.- Part V. Environmental Aspects Mold and Core Technologies.- Chapter 14. Influence of the Technologies of Molding and Core Sands on the Environment and Working Conditions - Summary.