0480

ApplicationsModelling
Firing range1000-1260
Chamotte portion40%

 

Body 480 is a light to cream-coloured firing stoneware quality with 40 % chamotte 0 – 2.0 mm. The recommended firing range is 1000 °C – 1260 °C.
The plastic body is very suitable for building-up large-sized pieces. A rustic surface design is possible because of the coarse chamotte.

 

Ceramics created with Ceramic body 0480

Characteristics of Ceramic body 0480

Firing colour white-light cream    
Firing range (°C) 1000 - 1260    
Chamotte portion (%) 40    
Chamotte grain size (mm) 0 - 2    
DS (%)* 4    
Firing shrinkage 1070 °C - 2% 1140 °C - 3% 1240 °C - 4%
Water absorption 1070 °C - 10% 1140 °C - 7% 1240 °C - 4%
CTE x 10 -7 °C -1 20 °C - 500 °C (1240 °C) 63  
Applications Modelling    
Note * DS = Dry shrinkage at 110°C