The wide temperature range of this sensor enables it to be used in a variety of experiments e.g. melting points and flame profiles. The sensing part is a replaceable K-type thermocouple, the junction of which is housed at the end of a stainless steel sheath.
The thermocouple junction is housed at the end of a 200 x 3 mm AISI 310 stainless steel sheath. It has a one metre long cable that terminates in a mini plug (colour coded green to indicate thermocouple ‘type K’). The metal sheath of the type K thermocouple can withstand temperatures above 1,000 ºC. However, the PVC insulation on the connecting cable has a working range of –10 ºC to 105 ºC, so keep this cable away from the source of heat e.g. by clamping the Sensor in position.
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