venir © couoscummor Technical Spesification This technical specification covers the functions, technical data, and other technical descriptions of the Thermit products: |. Function As connective / welding material between two rod of rails. Il. Technical Data Thermit welding components consist of 11.2. Thermit Sand Moulds a. Function Shapped sand moulds used for Thermit welding processes. b. Composition Shaped Foundry Sand (Silica Amorphous 70 - 90 %, Zirconium Silicate 1-5 %, Red Iron Oxide : 0.5 - 3.0 %) 1.2. Thermit Portion a. Function ‘Thermit welding powder used in Thermit process fusion welding of railway lines. b. Chemical Composition * Body filler - Aluminium powder uncoated: 10-30%; - Ferric oxide: 50-65%; - Other metallic elements (steel, iron powder). © Head Hardener Manganese and vanadium with other elements. €. Auto ignition temperature min. 1100" C d._ The resulting hardness: 340-380 H e. 113. Ignatersmowseror @ GOLDSCHMIDT ae 114, Crucible Thimbles a. Funetion Enables tapping of the Thermit crucible when the molten metal charge is ready to be run into the fusion area. b. Composition Thimble body and seal with refractory sand. ILS. Sealant Paste a. Function Packed around the mould used in Thermit welding process to prevent the molten metal escaping prior to solidfication, b. Composition - Silica sand 50-65%; Bentonite 5-3 = water 10 - 30%; - Other material 1.6. Long Life Crucible a. Function Used as a container portion in the process of fusion welding Thermit. b. Composition = Corrundum as calcined alumina 90-95% (spec is Alumina 60-100%) = Marble powder limestone (cement) as 0.5 -2.0 % (spec isO-10%)