Back pressure porosity can be avoided by________________?

Correct answer: B. Placing the sprue at least one quarter inch away form the end of casting ring

  • A. Using asbestos linear
  • B. Placing the sprue at least one quarter inch away form the end of casting ring
  • C. Preventing rapid heating the investment in burnout oven
  • D. Using a short and wide sprue

Explanation

Back-pressure porosity results when air or gases cannot escape from the mold as molten alloy enters it. Keeping the sprue at least about 6 mm, or one-quarter inch, from the ring end leaves investment around the pattern for better gas escape and mold support.

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