Uppsala is a unique blue porcelain noted for its beautiful cobalt blue. It has high plasticity, which makes it ideal for wheel-throwing and modelling. Its formula is very stable and
provides a secure firing range between Cone 6 and Cone 7 (oxidizing atmosphere). Suitable for tableware (food-safe), according to ISO 6486:1999.
Available in extruded body (moist form).
Firing range: 1200-1240ºC
Biscuit Temperature: 10000C
Water Content: 22%
Plasticity (IP Atterburg): 11
Calcium Carbonate CaC03: 0%
Drying Shrinkage: 6.0%
Firing Shrinkage 12200C: 10.4%
Porosity (water absorption) 12200C: 0%
Dry Bending Strength: 3.3N/mm2
Fired Bending Strength 10500C: 47.2N/mm2