ISHIKAWALITE is a natural material consisting mainly of SiO2 (Silica), a pale yellowish white sandy pumice stone. The main feature of ISHIKWALITE is that its particles have countless air holes that produce a large surface area, making it lightweight. It is attracting a great deal of attention for its suitability as a slag remover.
Advantages of SLAG REMOVER – ISHIKAWALITE:
Slag and foreign substances contained in molten metal can be collected and removed easily.
A smaller volume of ISHIKAWALITE reduces formation of slag in the molten metal.
The product spread evenly on the surface of molten metal facilitates collection of slag and foreign substances to prevent contamination in casting.
The product prevents the glare of molten metal when ladies are handled making work easier.
The product will not change the components of molten metal.
It is easier to store and manage the product than straw ash or chaff, and the product does not require much space.
The gravity of the product is lighter than those of obsidian and perlite, and less of it is required for spreading for it to be effective.
ISHIKAWALITE No. 4
Application
Ductile casting, General Casting
Temperature
1300°C ~ 1500°C
Melting Furnace
Electric furnace, Cupola
Particle Size
1.0mm or less
Bulk Gravity
0.75 ~ 1.0
ISHIKAWALITE No. 5
Application
Ductile casting, General Casting
Temperature
1200°C ~ 1400°C
Melting Furnace
Electric furnace, Cupola
Particle Size
0.5mm or less
Bulk Gravity
0.8 ~ 1.05
How to use ISHIKAWALITE:
Fill a ladle, scoop, etc. with ISHIKAWALITE, take it close to the molten bath and sprinkle. While foaming, a film will quickly be created equally on the surface of the molten metal, and bond with the slag to form foamed substance. Remove this foamed substance by catching it with a stick. Then, you can obtain the appreciate molten metal.
The amount used differs according to the type of molten metal, capacity of the ladle and melting furnace, and the purpose of use. Generally, sprinkle about 0.3~0.6 liters of ISHIKAWALITE per ton.
It is not necessary to spread a large volume, as is done with straw ashes. Our slag remover can achieve a sufficient effect with a smaller volume.