SIO-2 Clay

Green Earthenware Clay

Green earthenware body. Its green colour in oxidising atmosphere is a highlight in the range of low firing colours. Its fineness and plasticity make it an excellent choice for wheel throwing and modelling. Very good behaviour with standard pottery glazes. Available in extruded body (moist form). 5kg.
Firing range: 1050-1080ºC
Water Content (throwing): 19%
Plasticity (IP Atterburg): 15
Calcium Carbonate CaC0₃: 16%
Drying Shrinkage: 5.1%
Firing Shrinkage 1050⁰C: -0.1%
Porosity (water absorption) 1050⁰C: 12.8%
Dry Bending Strength: 4.3N/mm²
Fired Bending Strength 1050⁰C: 36.1N/mm²