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FSHR - Firing Shrinkage Test
A percentage value that represents the dry-to-fired shrinkage of a ceramic body. Typically a body is fired to a range of temperatures, each is specified with its shrinkage value.
For a comprehensive test to measure shrinkage and porosity, see the SHAB test.
Variables
VAL - Value (V)
Specify the percent and the temperature e.g. 5.3% @ cone 6
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