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HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOCOUPLE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4760120

This invention contemplates a high temperature thermocouple for use in an inert or a reducing atmosphere. The thermocouple limbs are made of rhenium and graphite and these limbs are connected at their hot ends in compressed removable contact. The rhenium and graphite are of high purity and are substantially stable and free from diffusion into each other even without shielding. Also, the graphite may be thick enough to support the thermocouple in a gas stream. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-012551
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3077505
OSTI ID:
4760120
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English