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Community Geothermal Technology Program: Silica bronze project. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10125607· OSTI ID:10125607
Objective was to incorporate waste silica from the HGP-A geothermal well in Pohoiki with other refractory materials for investment casting of bronze sculpture. The best composition for casting is about 50% silica, 25% red cinders, and 25% brick dust; remaining ingredient is a binder, such as plaster and water.
Research Organization:
Hawaii Univ., Honolulu, HI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-85SF15798
OSTI ID:
10125607
Report Number(s):
DOE/SF/15798--T8; ON: DE94007008; BR: AM1001000/AM1050000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English