• 보존과학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.340-356
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• 2021

We have tried the experimental research of lost-wax casting to reconstruct Gilt-Bronze Pensive Bodhisattva; preliminary and reconstruction experiment based on ancient texts. Main object to reconstruct is Korean National Treasure No.83, Gilt-Bronze Pensive Bodhisattva (Maitreya), then we measure alloy ratio and casting method based on the scientific analysis. Other impurities were removed from the base metal components(copper : tin : lead) and their ratio was set to 95.5 : 6.5 : 3 where the ratios for tin and lead were increased by 2.5% each. The piece-mold casting method was used, and piece-mold casting experiments were carried out twice in this study but supplementary research on piece-mold casting was necessary. The microstructure was confirmed to be typical cast microstructure and the component analysis result was similar to that of the prior study. Analysis of the chemical composition is confirmed to copper, tin, lead, and zinc, and the chemical composition of the matrix was 87.8%Cu-7.5%Sn-2.7%Pb-2.1%Zn, and similar to previous experimental research. Also resulted in the detection of small impurity in Zn. Analysis of the mould revealed that the mould was fabricated by adding quartz and organic matter for structural stability, fire resistance, and air permeability. We expect that our research will contribute to provide base data for advanced researches in future.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.538-544
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• 2022

In existing ceramic mold manufacturing processes, inorganic binder systems (Si-Na, two-component system) are applied to ensure the effective firing strength of the ceramic mold and core. These inorganic binder systems makes it possible to manufacture a ceramic mold and core with high dimensional stability and effective strength. However, as in general sand casting processes, when molten metal is injected at room temperature, there is a limit to the production of thin or complex castings due to reduced fluidity caused by the rapid cooling of the molten metal. In addition, because sodium silicate generated through the vitrification reaction of the inorganic binder is converted into a liquid phase at a temperature of 1,000 ℃. or higher, it is somewhat difficult to manufacture parts through high-temperature casting. Therefore, in this study, a high-strength ceramic mold and core test piece with effective strength at high temperature was produced by applying a Si-Na-Ti three-component inorganic binder. The starting particles were coated with binary and ternary inorganic binders and mixed with an organic binder to prepare a molded body, and then heat-treated at 1,000/1,350/1,500 ℃ to prepare a fired body. In the sample where the two-component inorganic binder was applied, the glass was liquefied at a temperature of 1,000 ℃ or higher, and the strength decreased. However, the firing strength of the ceramic mold sample containing the three-component inorganic binder was improved, and it was confirmed that it was possible to manufacture a ceramic mold and core via high temperature casting.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2018

In a numerical study, equations relating the mechanical properties and cooling rate in a casting process have been applied to an AC4CH cast aluminum alloy. Good agreement was found between the measured and predicted material properties. Step-shaped steel blocks were made to comprise a casting mold with a Y-shaped cavity. Thermometers were inserted into each step of the mold to investigate temperature changes. The microstructure and mechanical properties, such as hardness and tensile stress were measured for each cut of piece. The correlation between the cooling rate and SDAS was found by curved fitting. Moreover, both the solidification time and the temperature were simulated using a commercial package, ZCast. The simulation results for yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and hardness were compared with experimental results. Using the estimated K and n values, the hardness values of a ship propeller were simulated, and the results were similar to those obtained for actual castings.

• 박물관보존과학
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• 제26권
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• pp.161-182
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• 2021

완구(碗口)란 유통식 화기로 발사체 장전 부분이 사발(碗) 형태인 화포이다. 발사체로는 비격진천뢰(飛擊震天雷)나 단석(團石) 등을 사용하였다. 『화포식언해(火砲式諺解)』(이서(李曙), 1635)에 의하면, 대·중·소·소소완구 등 총 4종으로 구분되며, 실물은 대완구 1점(보물 제857호), 중완구 2점(보물 제858호, 제859호) 등 총 3점이 전한다. 본 연구에서는 임진왜란기에 제작된 국립진주박물관 소장 중완구(보물 제858호)와 해군사관학교 박물관 소장 중완구(보물 제859호)의 과학적 조사를 토대로 제작 기술을 확인하였다. 첫 번째로 국내 현전하는 중완구가 단 두점인 만큼 정밀 3D 스캐닝 정보를 바탕으로 세부 제원을 서로 비교하고, 동 시기의 문헌 기록 수치와 함께 검토하였다. 전체 크기차는 근소하나 중량에서 5,507g의 차이를 보이고, 세부적으로 심지구멍 위치와 손잡이 길이가 상이하다. 한편 현전 중완구는 『화포식언해』의 중완구 제원과 가장 유사하다. 두 번째로는 중완구의 성분을 분석하고 기존 청동제 화약 무기와 함께 검토하였다. 표면 성분 분석결과, 중완구는 Cu-Sn-Pb의 삼원계 합금이며, 평균 함량(wt%)은 Cu 85.24 : Sn 10.16 : Pb 2.98이다. 중완구의 재료 성분은 기존에 조사된 조선 청동 화약 무기의 평균 성분과 매우 유사하며, 중세 유럽의 청동제 화포 재료(Gun-metal)와도 유사한 경향임을 확인하였다. 마지막으로 중완구 표면의 주조 결함(casting defect)과 CT 상을 토대로 주조 기법을 추정하였다. 측면의 주조분할선으로 보아 주형을 반으로 나눈 분할 제작(piece mold)이며, 용탕의 주입은 약실끝 부분으로 포구가 바닥에 오는 수직 주형 설계로 추정한다. 특히 포신 기벽에서 주형과 코어를 고정하는 보조 장치인 채플릿(chaplets)이 확인되므로 이는 기벽을 일정하게 형성하는 역할을 했을 것이다. 한편 보물 제858호와 제859호 중완구 두 점은 외형이 매우 유사하지만, 채플릿의 수량과 배치가 상이하여 주형 설계 일부가 달랐을 것으로 예상한다.