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How do I fire Decals?

How Carbon Burns Out

How Carbon Burns Out
During heating (firing) the carbon reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gases. The carbon leaves the body as a gas. Binders are burned off at a relative low temperature: 300ºF to 500ºF.
Naturally occurring carbon in clay burns off (becomes gases) at higher temperatures: up to 1200ºF - 1400ºF.

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