IS 1918 (1966): Methods of physical tests for foundry sands
mixer. Dry about 2 kg of sand for one hour at 105 to 110#176;C. Spread the sand over a large area in a thin layer so that all moisture is expelled in the given time. After dryin g and cooling to room temperature, weigh the correct amounts of sand or sands, and bond or bonds, as used in the foundry mixtures.