Question

Clays are what type of binders?

(a) Organic

(b) Patented

(c) Inorganic

(d) Other binders

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Enquiry is from Molding Sands Binders in chapter Molding and Core Sands of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Inorganic

Best explanation: Clay binders come under the category of inorganic binders. Clay binders are basically known to provide the casts with some good amount of binding properties and optimum moisture contents.