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UPSALA Blue Porcelain

$30.00

In stock

UPSALA 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 1200 and 1240ºC (oxidizing atmosphere). Suitable for tableware (food-safe), according to ISO 6486. Available in extruded body (moist form). Presented in a practical 5 kg cylindrical format with double packaging.

Comes in 11 lb. Bag

firing Details

Manufactures recommendation:
Δ 6-7 1200-1240ºC
Bisque Cone Δ 06 (998ºC)

Shrinkage

Drying shrinkage: 5.2%
Firing shrinkage (1220ºC): 10.4%

Absorption / Other Details

Porosity (water absorption at 1220ºC): 0.0%

Water content: 21%
Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 11
Carbonate content (CaCO3): 0%
Dry bending strength: 3.3 N/mm2
Fired bending strength (1220ºC): 47.2 N/mm2
Thermal coefficient (25-500ºC): 58.3x10^-7ºC^-1

Shipping Details

Orders under 200 lbs. Shipped via UPS
Orders Over 200 lbs. Shipped via Freight
We cannot guarantee orders shipped in winter months will not freeze in transit. Shipments may be delayed, or subjected to cancellation due to bad weather in winter months. Late November - April