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High-temperature thermocouples and related methods

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OSTI ID:1013389

A high-temperature thermocouple and methods for fabricating a thermocouple capable of long-term operation in high-temperature, hostile environments without significant signal degradation or shortened thermocouple lifetime due to heat induced brittleness.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
Assignee:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Number(s):
7,871,198
Application Number:
11/678,901
OSTI ID:
1013389
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

A Study of the Compatibility of Selected Refractory Metals with Various Ceramic Insulation Materials report November 1964
Thermocouples for High-Temperature In-Pile Testing journal December 2006