We are proud to represent SIO-2 in the coastal region of Georgia. We use these clay bodies, and can attest to the quality. Available for shipping directly to you, or for local pickup. 

BLACK ICE
Black porcelain

Black Ice is a black porcelain noted for its beautiful black graphite. 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 2192 and 2264ºF (oxidizing atmosphere). Suitable for tableware (food-safe), according to ISO 6486:1999. Available in extruded body (moist form). Presented in a practical 11 pound cylindrical format with double packaging.

• Firing range: Cone 5-7 (2192-2264ºF)
• Biscuit temperature: 1832ºF
• Water content: 20%
• Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 11
• Carbonate content (CaCO3): 0%
• Drying shrinkage: 5.4%
• Firing shrinkage (2228ºF): 10.3%
• Porosity (water absorption at 2228ºF): 0.0%
• Dry bending strength: 3.1 N/mm2
• Fired bending strength (2228ºF): 39.8 N/mm2
• Thermal coefficient (77-932ºF): 54.3x10^-7ºC^-1

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 ANETO
 White porcelain

Aneto is a translucent white porcelain which stands out for its high plasticity, and makes it exceptional for wheel-throwing and modelling. Its formula is very stable and provides a secure firing range between 2246 and 2318ºF. Available in extruded body (moist form). Presented in a practical 11 pound cylindrical format with double packaging.

• Firing range: Cone 5-7 (2246-2318ºF111)
• Biscuit temperature: 1832ºF
• Water content: 21%
• Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 11
• Carbonate content (CaCO3): 0%
• Drying shrinkage: 4.0%
• Firing shrinkage (2282ºF): 9.8%
• Porosity (water absorption at 2282ºF): 0.0%
• Dry bending strength: 3.1 N/mm2
• Fired bending strength (2282ºF): 45.2 N/mm2
• Thermal coefficient (77-932ºF): 59.2x10^-7ºC^-1