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silicon carbide in kiln wash

updated sun 29 apr 07

 

Charles Hightower on thu 26 apr 07


I was thinking maybe Silicon Carbide in 420 mesh would be useful in kiln
wash. I wonder though, if it would be too conductive to use in an electric
kiln. Any thoughts?

Charles Hightower
www.hightowerpottery.com

Ivor and Olive Lewis on sat 28 apr 07


Dear Charles Hightower,=20

To the best of my knowledge, finely divided Silicon Carbide decomposes =
when heated to high temperatures in air to release Carbon dioxide and =
give Silicon dioxide. In the massive state this leads to the formation =
of a cohesive layer of Silicon dioxide which protects the mass from =
further damage

Finely divided Silicon carbide reacts readily in contact with molten =
glazes containing oxidising agents such as free metallic oxides.

There may be other, better informed, opinions.

Best regards,

Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
South Australia.