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Temperature-profile detector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5505970

Temperature profiles at elevated temperature conditions are monitored by use of an elongated device having two conductors spaced by the minimum distance required to normally maintain an open circuit between them. The melting point of one conductor is selected at the elevated temperature being detected, while the melting point of the other is higher. As the preselected temperature is reached, liquid metal will flow between the conductors creating short circuits which are detectable as to location.

DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE82004456
OSTI ID:
5505970
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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