Question

In sand casting of magnesium alloys, what is the amount of silica sand used in an American mix?

(a) 80 lb

(b) 90 lb

(c) 100 lb

(d) 110 lb

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

The question is from Magnesium Alloys topic in section Foundry Introduction & Materials of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer 1

Right option is (c) 100 lb

To elaborate: It is mainly observed that magnesium alloys are manufactured with the help of sand molds only. The amount of silica sand used in magnesium alloys is 100 lbs in both the British mix and the American mix.