Product Overview
Precious metal thermocouple wire Type S, also known as Platinum-Rhodium 10-Platinum thermocouple wire, is a high-precision temperature sensing element composed of two precious metal conductors. The positive leg (RP) is a platinum-rhodium alloy containing 10% rhodium and 90% platinum, while the negative leg (RN) is pure platinum. It offers exceptional accuracy and stability in high-temperature environments, making it the preferred choice for precise temperature measurement in metallurgy, ceramics, and high-temperature industrial furnaces.
Standard Designations
- Thermocouple Type: S-type (Platinum-Rhodium 10-Platinum)
- IEC Standard: IEC 60584-1
- ASTM Standard: ASTM E230
Key Features
- Wide Temperature Range: Long-term use at up to 1300°C; short-term use up to 1600°C
- High Accuracy: Class 1 accuracy with a tolerance of ±1.5°C or ±0.25% of reading
- Excellent Stability: Less than 0.1% drift in thermoelectric potential after 1000 hours at 1000°C
- Good Oxidation Resistance: Stable performance in oxidizing and inert atmospheres
- Low Thermoelectric Potential: Generates 6.458 mV at 1000°C (reference junction at 0°C)
Technical Specifications
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0.5mm (allowable deviation: -0.015mm)
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Thermoelectric Power (1000°C)
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6.458 mV (vs 0°C reference)
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Long-Term Operating Temperature
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Short-Term Operating Temperature
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Electrical Resistivity (20°C)
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Positive leg: 0.21 Ω·mm²/m; Negative leg: 0.098 Ω·mm²/m
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Chemical Composition (Typical, %)
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Positive Leg (Platinum-Rhodium 10)
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Ir:0.02, Ru:0.01, Fe:0.005, Cu:0.002
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Negative Leg (Pure Platinum)
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Rh:0.005, Ir:0.002, Fe:0.001, Cu:0.001
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Product Specifications
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Vacuum-sealed in inert gas-filled containers to prevent contamination
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Traceable to national standards with calibration certificates
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Custom lengths, special cleaning for high-purity applications
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Typical Applications
- High-temperature sintering furnaces in powder metallurgy
- Glass manufacturing and forming processes
- Ceramic kilns and heat treatment equipment
- Vacuum furnaces and crystal growth systems
- Metallurgical smelting and refining processes
We also provide S-type thermocouple assemblies, connectors, and extension wires. Free samples and detailed technical datasheets are available upon request. For critical applications, we offer additional certification of material purity and thermoelectric performance.