Continuous casting method using graphite mold impregnated with unsaturated drying oil

摘要

An improved graphite mold for and process of continuously casting metal wherein the interstitial space in the mold is impregnated with an unsaturated oil, or mixture of unsaturated oils, having a drying capability equivalent to at least soybean oil. Heat is applied to dry the oil, and subsequently metal is cast in the mold thereby carbonizing the oil or mixtures thereof in the interstitial space.