Type K thermocouple

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Application: A type K thermocouple (NiCr-Ni or nickel-chromium / nickel-aluminum) is one of the most common and widely used thermocouples due to its versatility. Due to their material composition, NiCr-Ni thermocouples according to DIN EN 60584 are suitable for applications at higher temperatures in clean, oxidizing (air) and neutral atmospheres (inert gases). The standardized temperature range of the type K thermocouple is -270°C to +1372°C. Type K thermocouples have an operating temperature range, described in the standard DIN EN 60584, from -40 to +1000°C (in class 1) and a limiting deviation of ±1.5°C or 0.40%. The temperature range of a type K thermocouple is -40 to +1200°C in class 2. The temperature deviation (limit deviation) is ±2.5°C or 0.75%. Structure: The legs of a type K thermocouple (positive leg: green; negative leg: white) are made of the following materials: - Type K (+) leg (NiCr): 89-90% nickel, 9-9.5% chromium, 0.5% each silicon and iron, balance: C, Mn, Nb, Co. - Type K (-) leg (Ni): 95-96% nickel, 1-1.5% silicon, 1-2.3% aluminum, 1-3.2% manganese, 0.5% cobalt, balance: Fe, Cu, Pb. Technical characteristics table: Thermocouple type K properties and areas of application. - Color code: Type K - Material: NiCr-Ni - Temperature range: -270°C/+1372°C - Application temperature range in class 1: -40 to +1000°C - Limit deviation in class 1: ±1.5°C or 0.40% - Application temperature range in class 2: -40 to +1200°C - Limit deviation in class 2: ±2.5°C or 0.75% Types and designs: Depending on the application and temperature range, type K thermocouples can be used with a connection cable, a thermocouple plug, a protection tube and a connection head. Common types include: - Thermocouple type K with connection cable - Mineral insulated thermocouple with thermo plug - Type K thermocouple with exposed terminal ends - Thermocouple type K with Lemo connecting element - Thermocouple type K with terminal head Further information: Overview tables for other thermocouple types, general properties, temperature ranges, material composition, and areas of application are available on the manufacturer's website. Technical characteristics / specifications: - Type: K (NiCr-Ni) - Standard: DIN EN 60584 - Temperature range: -270°C to +1372°C - Class 1 range: -40°C to +1000°C (±1.5°C or 0.40%) - Class 2 range: -40°C to +1200°C (±2.5°C or 0.75%) - Positive leg (NiCr): 89-90% Ni, 9-9.5% Cr, 0.5% Si/Fe, balance C, Mn, Nb, Co - Negative leg (Ni): 95-96% Ni, 1-1.5% Si, 1-2.3% Al, 1-3.2% Mn, 0.5% Co, balance Fe, Cu, Pb - Color code: Positive leg green, negative leg white