Description
Type K Thermocouple provides widest operating temperature range. It consist of positive leg which is non-magnetic and negative leg which is magnetic. In K Type Thermocouple traditional base metal is used due to which it can work at high temperature and can provide widest operating temperature range. One of the constituent metal in K Type Thermocouple is Nickel, which is magnetic in nature.
Technical Specification:
- Probe material: Stainless Steel
- Cable internal insulation: Fiberglass
- Type: K Type, Spade type
- Temperature Range: From -100°C to 1250°C
- Probe Diameter: Approx.8mm
- Cable External Shielding: Stainless Steel Braiding
- Cable Total Length: Approx. 1M
- Fork Terminal Spacing: 0.25°CApprox. 4mm
Features:
- To measure temperature it provide good linearity of emf
- It provide good resistance against oxidation below 1000 °C(1600°F)
- Highly stable output
- Comparatively cost effective than other thermocouple
Applications:
- They are used in many industries like Steel & Iron to monitor temperature & chemistry through out the steel making process
- Used for testing temperatures associated with process plants e.g. chemical production and petroleum refineries
- Used for Testing of heating appliance safety
- Type K is commonly used in nuclear applications because of its relative radiation hardness