Cerite® III thermocouple assemblies are designed for use in molten aluminum and zinc, featuring a phosphate-bonded refractory protection tube containing 85% alumina and 4% silica cast around a 1/4" NPT steel pipe with an integral stainless steel sheathed MgO-insulated thermocouple element. The assemblies include 36" of fiberglass leads rated to 704 °C [1300 °F] and a 1/2" NPT steel male face bushing for mounting. The refractory material is rated to 1538 °C [2800 °F] but is limited to 815 °C [1500 °F] in operation. They offer fast thermal response, non-wetting properties for slag removal, and resistance to thermal shock and mechanical breakage. Pre-heating and slow immersion are recommended. The cold leg is standard carbon steel.
Cerite® III thermocouples are provided with a protection tube, integral thermocouple element with 36" of high temperature 704 ºC [1300 °F] fiberglass leads, and a 1/2" NPT steel male face bushing for use in mounting.
Cerite® III thermocouple construction: Phosphate bonded refractory material containing 85% alumina, 4% silica, and other trace elements around a 1/4" NPT steel pipe, containing an integral stainless steel sheathed magnesium oxide (MgO) insulated thermocouple element.
Cerite® III thermocouple application: For use in molten non-ferrous metals, specifically molten aluminum and zinc. It has excellent non-wetting properties, allowing easy slag removal, and the small diameter provides fast thermal response to process temperature changes. These thermocouple assemblies provide good resistance to thermal shock and mechanical breakage.
Cerite® III thermocouple operation: The refractory material is rated at 1538 ºC [2800 ºF] however, its use as a Cerite® III thermocouple assembly is generally limited to 815 °C [1500 °F] maximum. Protection tube pre-heating and slow immersion into the process is recommended.
| Pyromation | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Thermocouple Temperature Probes |
| Product Number | Cerite-III |
| Product Name | Thermocouple |
| Sensed Temperature | ? to 1538 F (? to 837 C) |
| Configuration | Grounded Thermocouple; Ungrounded Thermocouple (optional feature) |
| Base, Noble and Refractory Metal Type | K |
| Element Configuration | Single Element |
| Probe Configuration | Straight Probe (optional feature); Angled Probe (optional feature) |
