N-Type Thermocouple Bare Wire - Tough & Stable for Harsh Environments
Key Product Attributes
| Product Name |
Thermocouple Type N Bare Wire |
| Positive |
NiCrSi |
| Negative |
NiSi |
| IEC Standard |
IEC 60584-1 |
| Temperature Range |
-200°C to 1100°C |
| Accuracy |
Class 1: ±1.5°C or ±0.25% t |
| Tensile Strength (NiCrSi) |
650-750 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (NiSi) |
600-700 MPa |
Product Overview
N-Type thermocouple bare wire consists of two uninsulated conductors: a positive leg made of Nicrosil (nickel-chromium-silicon alloy) and a negative leg made of Nisil (nickel-silicon-magnesium alloy). Designed for high-temperature sensing in oxidizing environments, it offers excellent stability and accuracy across a wide temperature range. Ideal for industrial furnaces, heat treatment, and aerospace applications where direct thermal contact is required.
Standard Designations
- Thermocouple Type: N-Type (Nicrosil-Nisil)
- IEC Standard: IEC 60584-1
- ANSI Standard: ANSI MC96.1
- Color Coding: Positive (NiCrSi) - orange; Negative (NiSi) - red (per IEC)
Key Features
- Uninsulated design for direct heat transfer
- Wide temperature range with high stability
- Superior oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures
- Low drift rate for long-term measurement accuracy
- Compatible with standard N-Type connectors and extension wires
Technical Specifications
| Temperature Range |
-200°C to 1100°C (continuous); 1200°C (short-term) |
| EMF Output at 1000°C |
36.256 mV (reference junction at 0°C) |
| Accuracy |
Class 1: ±1.5°C or ±0.25% of reading (whichever is larger) |
| Wire Diameters |
0.5mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.2mm |
| Tensile Strength (Nicrosil) |
650-750 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Nisil) |
600-700 MPa |
| Resistance (20°C, 1.0mm) |
≤80 Ω/km |
Chemical Composition (Typical, %)
| Component |
Positive Leg (Nicrosil) |
Negative Leg (Nisil) |
| Nickel (Ni) |
84.0 |
95.0 |
| Chromium (Cr) |
14.5 |
0.0 |
| Silicon (Si) |
1.4 |
4.4 |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
0.0 |
0.1 |
| Iron (Fe) |
≤0.6 |
≤0.6 |
| Manganese (Mn) |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
Product Specifications
| Length per Spool |
50m, 100m, 300m, 500m |
| Packaging |
Plastic spools with protective sleeves |
| Surface Finish |
Annealed, oxide-free surface |
| Identification |
Color-coded ends and spool labeling |
| Customization Options |
Cut-to-length, special cleaning, custom diameters |
We also supply insulated N-Type thermocouple wires, thermocouple probes, and calibration services. Free samples and technical datasheets are available upon request. Custom solutions can be tailored to specific high-temperature application requirements.