SIO-2 Red Apache Clay 12.5kg bag

Traditional Apache Indian micaceous clay was recreated from the old tradition of micaceous clay pottery over 400 years ago. The body is composed from white mica and low co-efficient red clays.
Mica confers elasticity and makes pottery immediately identifiable. Its original Apache character is achieved after wood firing. Available in extruded body (moist form) for hand building.

Firing range: 920-1000ºC
Water content: 22%
Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 24
Carbonate content (CaCO3): 0%
Dryingshrinkage: 5.8%
Firing shrinkage (950ºC): 0.3%
Porosity (water absorption at 950ºC): 12.9%
Dry bending strength: 5.9 N/mm2
Fired bending strength (950ºC): 19.5 N/mm2
Thermal coefficient (25-500ºC): 58.8 x 10-70C-11
Wrapped and labelled in 12.5kg bags

Due to the weight of this product a quote is required prior to dispatch. Please email thornleigh@arthousedirect.com.au for a quote.