Moulding characteristics of Zircon Sand

Zircon sand was received from M/S. Travanacore Minerals Co., Quilon, Kerala state to study its suitability as a foundry moulding material. The sand as received was dull brown in colour and fine in grain size. Testing methods and materials exployed: Standard methods as separated by the American Foundrymen's Society for testing sands were employed throughout the investigation using Dietert sand testing equipments. The physical properties reported are an average of three test results.