Tech Details

Technical Details

Described here are the more technical details some of our customers have expressed interest in.

1 - There is approximately 14 cubic inches in one pound of Best Mix

2 - Maximum temperature Best Mix Mold Mix 2,500 F

3 - Working time - About 20 minutes with cool water. Warm to hot tap water will shorten that time.

4 - Expansion & contraction of mold during slumping, not measurable.

6 - Thermal Conductivity

At a Mean Temperature of

400°F (205°C)

800°F (425°C)

1200°F (650°C)

1600°F (870°C)

2000°F (1095°C)

2400°F (1315°C)

Btu·in/hr·ft2·°F

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.8

W/m·°C

0.92

0.94

0.95

0.98

7 - Permanent Linear Change

After 220°F (105°C) - Nil

After 1500°F (815°C) - 0–0.3% shr.

After 2000°F (1095°C) - 0–0.5% shr.

After 2500°F (1370°C) - 0.3% shr. – 1.5% exp.