Composition: 90% fine silver powder, 10% water and organic binder Color: Pickle white Shrinkage: 12% Physical Properties: • Firing temperature: 1650°F (899°C) for two hours to achieve highest hardness and maximum durability; or 1470°F (800°C) for 30 minutes; or 1560°F (850°C) for 20 minutes; or 1650°F (900°C) for 10 minutes. • Melting point: 960°C (1762°F) • Density after firing: 9.15 S.G. (rolled silver = 10.5 S.G.)Country of origin JAPAN