H-443

High temperature, slightly textured, plastic, semi-vitreous, general purpose, body for  reduction fired stoneware. Unlike H-440 it generally fires with no red hues. Not a vitreous body, it stops short of complete maturity to retain a variegated earthy color. Best suited for decorative pieces large or small (vases, planters, etc...) Not suitable for functional ware.

Characteristics:
Cone: 8-10
Wet Color: Brown
Fire Color
                Oxydation: Speckled Brown
                 Reduction: Speckled Medium Brown
Texture: Slightly Coarse
Average Shrinkage
                Oxidation Cone 8:   5,2 - 6,2%
                                 Cone 10: 5,5 - 6,5%
                Reduction Cone 10: 5,5 - 6,5%
Average Water Absorption
                Oxidation Cone 8:  4,5 - 6,0%
                                 Cone 10: 3,0 - 4,0%
                Reduction Cone 10: 2,5 - 3,5%
COE x 10-6: N/A

* Protect from freezing.