Question

Grain distribution is not determined by the Grain fineness test.

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question in final exam.

My enquiry is from Testing of Molding Sand topic in division Sand Preparation of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) False

The explanation is: For knowing the exact details of the compositions present in the sand, various tests have to be performed, one of them is grain fitness test. Grain fineness test determines the grain size, grain distribution and grain fineness.