High-temperature thermocouples and related methods

Details High-temperature thermocouples and related methods High-temperature thermocouples and related methods

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Caputo, Lisa M (Department: 2855)

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

By electrical or magnetic heat sensor

C374S208000, C136S230000, C136S232000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871198

ABSTRACT:
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.

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