Category: Thermocouple Information

Thermocouple Type C: Type C (Tungsten 5% Rhenium – Tungsten 26% Rhenium) thermocouples are suited for measurements in the 0 – 2320°C (32 – 4200°F) range. 

Thermocouple Type E: Type E (Chromel®/Constantan) thermocouple is composed of a positive leg of Chromel® (nickel/10% chromium) and a negative leg of Constantan (nickel/45% copper). The

Thermocouple Type J: Type J (Iron–Constantan) is a common general purpose sensor as it is one of the most linear thermocouples. Type J thermocouples have an

Thermocouple Type N: Type N (Nicrosil/Nisil) thermocouple has a Nicrosil (nickel-14%, chromium-1.5%, and silicon) positive leg, and a Nisil (nickel- 4.5%, silicon-1%, and magnesium) negative leg.

When installing sensors in a hazardous area, there is a requirement to install a sensor that is suitable and approved for use in that hazardous

Thermowells are recommended whenever a temperature element is to be inserted into a process where corrosion, pressure, abrasion, or shear forces may threaten the life

By J M SHANAHAN B.Sc., B.E. (SYD), CEO, Pyrosales Pty Ltd,Padstow,Australia This article describes the ways in which contact temperature sensors can be protected from

Rare metal thermocouples are used in applications where the temperatures exceed the working range of base metal thermocouples, i.e. 0‐1300°C, or where greater accuracy is

Temperature is one of the most important units of measurement that industries monitor. It is extremely imperative that temperature be as accurate as possible. If