Type S thermocouple wire, Pt10%Rh-Pt

Thermocouple wire Type-S is a thermocouple junction often used at high temperatures. Type S, Pt10%Rh-Pt shares a lot of characteristics with type R, Pt13%Rh-Pt thermocouple, but type R has a higher Seebeck coefficient than type S. Temperature range of type S, Pt10%Rh-Pt thermocouple wire is -0°C..+1600°C.

Type S, Pt10%Rh-Pt thermocouple is a thermocouple junction often used for extreme high temperatures. Type S, Pt10%Rh-Pt shares a lot of characteristics with type R, Pt13%Rh-Pt thermocouple, but type R has a higher Seebeck coefficient than type S. Temperature range of type S, Pt10%Rh-Pt thermocouple wire is 0°C to +1600°C.

The thermocouple type S is designed for continuous use in oxidizing or inert atmospheres at temperatures up to 1600°C and can withstand brief periods up to 1700°C. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause degradation of the thermocouple, including the possibility of rhodium diffusion into the pure platinum conductor, which results in a reduction in output. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of potential embrittlement caused by the environment.

In short;

  • is available in diameters ranging from 0.18 mm to 1.0 mm
  • is provided in EN 60584 Class 1
  • is supplied with a calibration certificate
  • is supplied with positive and negative leg
  • can be used when high accuracy is required
  • can be used in continuous oxidizing and inert atmospheres
  • is an excellent choice for high-temperature applications, such as biotech and pharmaceutical industries

Our standard wire items

Thermocouple wire typeClassOutside Diameter in mmDelivery time
Type S wireClass 10.045 mm12 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.20 mm12 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.30 mm2-3 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.35 mm12 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.40 mm12 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.50 mm2-3 daysSend inquiry
Type S wireClass 10.80 mm12 daysSend inquiry
Delivery times stated are workingsdays with delivery to Kamet’s warehouse

Please contact us if you need different diameters. We can supply more custom made diameters (combinations) than stated above.

Operating temperature 

Please note that these ranges are given as indicative values and vary per diameter.

  • Maximum long term continuous operating temperature: up to 1300ºC
  • Short term use: up to 1600ºC

Chemical composition

AlloyPtRh
SP ( + )9010
SN (-)100

Physical properties

SNSP
Density (g/cm3)21.4520
Melting point (°C)17711835
Resistivity at 0 °C (μΩ*cm)  9.8118.1
Tensile strength(Mpa)  156.8343
Coefficient of heat conductivity(W/M*K)  7130

Environmental and industrial usage

Type S thermocouples are crucial in sectors where precision at high temperatures is essential. They play a significant role in aerospace (jet engine control), chemical (sensitive technologies), nuclear, glass (softening processes), steel, automotive (safety sensors), military, and electrical industries. Additionally, they are instrumental in temperature measurement for medical devices, as well as in science and research.

In practical applications, these thermocouples are used in the glass and semiconductor industries. They are also routinely used in the electric arc furnace process in the steel industry to accurately measure steel temperature before tapping.

Type S its high accuracy and stability also make it suitable for lower temperature applications.

Recycling

Return your used thermocouple wires to us for recycling. We will credit the value of the materials to your account. Read more on this topic on our precious metal page.

Get an quote!

Do you have any further questions? Please let us know and our specialists will be happy to advise you.


Other products in this category
Type K thermocouple wire, NiCr-NiType N thermocouple wire, NiCrSil-NiSilType J thermocouple wire, Fe-CuNiType E thermocouple wire, NiCr-CuNiType T, thermocouple wire Cu-CuNiType R thermocouple wire, Pt13%Rh-PtType B thermocouple wire, Pt30%Rh-Pt6%RhType C and Type D, Thermocouple Wire Tungsten Rhenium Alloy