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_________________ are not pure binders but they serve to improve the collapsibility of the core.

(a) Clay Binders

(b) Saw dust and Wood flour

(c) Marine Animal Oil

(d) Sulfate Binder

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This intriguing question originated from Binders and its Applications topic in chapter Casting Processes of Foundry and Forging

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Correct option is (b) Saw dust and Wood flour

Explanation: Saw dust and Wood flour have very little adhesive strength and it cannot perform well in complex application. It is rarely used for the chances of core collapsing are high. It is used in grain filler compounds only.

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