SIO-2 - Grogged Red Earthenware - PF/CHF (0-0.5mm) - 970-1055°C - 12.5Kg

Red earthenware body with 20% fine grog 0-0.5 mm. Ideal for medium size pieces. The presence of grog confers to the clay a very interesting textured surface (not flat) which, in turn, provides a set of suitable properties for the design of pieces in complex drying situations, thus avoiding the creation of deformations and cracks. Available in extruded body (moist form), being suitable for shaping and modelling.

• Firing range: 970-1055ºC.
• Water content (throwing): 19%.
• Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 14.
• Carbonate content (CaCO3): 8%.
• Drying shrinkage: 4.5%.
• Firing shrinkage (1000ºC): 0.6%.
• Porosity (water absorption at 1000ºC): 12.9%.
• Dry bending strength: 4.6 N/mm2.
• Fired bending strength (1000ºC): 19.9 N/mm2.
• Thermal coefficient (25-500ºC): 72.2x10^-7ºC^-1.