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What does a pyrometric cone help a potter measure?

Heatwork during firing.

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  1. The weight of a clay ball
  2. The color of the glaze
  3. Heatwork during firing ✔

Why: Pyrometric cones are devices that help monitor firing. They respond to the combination of heat and time, called heatwork.

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Answer: Heatwork during firing. Pyrometric cones are devices that help monitor firing. They respond to the combination of heat and time, called heatwork.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Kilns can be monitored by pyrometers, thermocouples and pyrometric devices.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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