Type K thermocouple

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:temperature
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs chromel–alumel thermocouple
gptkbp:colorCodeANSI yellow
gptkbp:colorCodeIEC green
gptkbp:composedOf alumel
chromel
gptkbp:corrosionResistance good
gptkbp:cost moderate
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1900s
gptkbp:emfAt0C 0 mV
gptkbp:emfAt1000C 41.276 mV
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Type K thermocouple
gptkbp:magnetType no
gptkbp:mostCommonType yes
gptkbp:negativeLegMaterial alumel
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor reducing atmospheres
sulfurous atmospheres
gptkbp:positiveLegMaterial chromel
gptkbp:sensitivity ~41 µV/°C
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:IEC
gptkb:ANSI
gptkbp:suitableFor oxidizing atmospheres
gptkbp:temperature −200°C to +1260°C
gptkbp:usedFor temperature measurement
gptkbp:usedIn scientific research
engines
furnaces
kilns
heating appliances
industrial temperature measurement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ASTM_E230
gptkb:IEC_60584
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6