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Molasses enhances the bench life of the sand and is the best sand conditioner.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was posed to me in class test.

Origin of the question is Moulding Sand Preparation and Conditioning in portion Pattern Materials & Moulding Sand Tests of Foundry and Forging

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Correct choice is (a) True

The explanation: The molasses is the organic product got from the sugar industry. This organic binding material is used with the mould and core sand. They increase the resistance to deformation and improve bench life.

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