Question

Casting of non-ferrous alloys by continuous casting method can cause an explosion if the casting contacts with water during processes.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Foundry Environment Health and Safety topic in portion Foundry Environment Health & Dust Problem in Foundries of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

For explanation I would say: During the casting of non-ferrous alloys like copper and aluminium by continuous casting method can explode the casting violently if it contacts water. Such explosion can splash molten metal onto the foundry workers which might cause serious physical injuries. To avoid such type of violent explosions, great care should be taken by following the given instructions strictly.