Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement, 50lb. Bag
Use as capping compound, USG Hydrocal Brand White Gypsum Cement is a good all around product for those looking to move up from a standard plaster to a harder and more impact resistant product. USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is for solid and hollow casting and is great for giftware and lamp base applications. USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is compatible with many color pigments.
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Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is a high strength quality casting material that comes in a 50lb. bag. This gypsum cement is for hollow and solid casting. It’s great for fine art casting, ceramic casting and sculpture.
Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is a high strength material that sets fast and hardens to a smooth porcelain finish. It has low viscosity which makes it easy to pour and great for detail reproduction. Perfect for making fine detailed pieces.
This gypsum cement is bright white which is great for making bright casts. It also accepts pigments and dyes easily so you can make a wide range of colors.
Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is easy to mix and can be poured into molds or used as a coating over other materials. It’s also water and moisture resistant so it’s great for outdoor and underwater applications.
Overall Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is a solid and versatile casting material for artists, hobbyists and professionals. Its compressive strength, detail reproduction and bright white color make it a great choice for making detailed and realistic casts.
Product Description
Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is a all around product for solid and hollow casting. It’s a harder and more impact resistant than standard plaster products so it’s great for those looking for durability and precision. As a capping compound it’s good for many applications including giftware, lamp bases and fine art casting. Whether you’re making intricate designs or robust structures Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement has the reliability and performance for great results.
Features and Benefits
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High compressive strength: Up to 56Mpa
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Color compatible: Accepts many color pigments
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Low viscosity: Easy to pour and great for detail
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Bright white: Great for making bright casts
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Water and moisture resistant: Good for outdoor and underwater applications
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Easy to use: Mixes easy and can be poured into molds or used as a coating over other materials.
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Working time: Gradual set and long plasticity time
Applications
Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement is good for:
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Solid and hollow casting: Lamp bases, figurines and other intricate designs.
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Fine art casting: Ceramic casting, sculpture and other fine art projects.
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Detailed molds: Great for making detailed molds.
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Capping compound: Meets ASTM C617 and AASHTO standards for concrete compression testing.
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Thin sections: High green strength for thin sections that need durability.
Specifications
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Product: Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement
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Product type: Capping Compound
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Compressive strength: Up to 56Mpa
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Meets: ASTM C617 and AASHTO standards
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SDS: Available
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