H-550

High temperature, slightly sandy, plastic, semi-vitreous, general purpose, body for reduction and oxidation fired functional stoneware. For many years H550 has been a standard among Plainsman customers for cone 10 reduction functional ware. See H-450 for a smoother, lighter burning body.

Characteristics:
Cone: 8-10
Wet color: 
Fire color
                Oxidation: Light Buff-Grey
                Reduction: Speckled Grey
Texture: Slightly Coarse.
Average Shrinkage
                Oxidation Cone 8:   4,0 - 5,0%
                                 Cone 10: 4,5 - 5,5%
                Reduction Cone 10: 5,0 - 6,0%
Average Water Absorption
                Oxidation Cone 8:   3,5 - 5,0%
                                 Cone 10: 2,5 - 3,5%
                Reduction Cone 10: 1,5 - 2,5%
COE x 10-6: N/A

* Protect from freezing.