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Shelves should not be placed directly on the kiln floor but should be raised off the floor by at least 25mm (1”) using props \/ spacers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal cracking\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Silicon carbide shelves are not as resistant to thermal cracking as traditional cordierite shelves. We would recommend reviewing your firing cycle when changing to silicon carbide. As a guide, heating \/ cooling rates up to 5ºC per minute can be used, however larger shelves (or if you are placing large, heavy ware) may need a slower firing cycle. 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