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Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire | PtRh Alloy

HMPL2697

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Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire blends platinum and rhodium for accurate temperature measurement in extreme conditions. With excellent heat and corrosion resistance, it's ideal for high-temperature environments like industrial furnaces and catalytic converters, offering reliable performance when precision matters most. 

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Diameter0.03mm-0.81mm, or customized
MaterialsPtRh Alloy
Appearance metallic silver
Purity99.95%-99.99%

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Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire is a high-performance solution crafted for environments where temperature control is crucial. The combination of platinum and rhodium gives this wire exceptional resistance to both extreme heat and chemical wear, making it perfect for tough industrial settings. Whether used in furnaces, turbines, or reactors, it delivers consistent and precise readings, even under intense conditions. If you need a wire that performs flawlessly in the most unforgiving temperatures, this is the one to rely on.

Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire | PtRh Alloy

Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire Specifications

Product Name

Specifications

Wire Diameter mm (inch)

Operating Temperature

R-type

 (+) 87% Pt, 13% Rh

 (-) 100% Pt 

0.03 (0.001)

0.05 (0.002)

0.08 (0.003)

0.13 (0.005)

0.20 (0.008)

0.25 (0.010)

0.38 (0.015)

0.51 (0.020)

0.64 (0.025)

0.81 (0.032)

Normal limit: 1400°C

Overheat limit: 1600°C

S-type

 (+) 90% Pt, 10% Rh

 (-) 100% Pt 

Normal limit: 1400°C

Overheat limit: 1600°C

B-type

 (+) 70% Pt, 30% Rh

 (-) 94% Pt, 6% Rh

Normal limit: 1500°C

Overheat limit: 1700°C

* HM can offer customized services upon specific requests.

Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire Properties

The platinum rhodium thermocouple wire's diameter can be customized, with sizes as small as 0.1mm for high-speed, short-lifetime measurements. Typically supplied in an annealed soft state, the wires can also be provided in a semi-hard state upon request. HM can supply high-quality thermocouple wires, including PtRh10, PtRh13, PtRh30, PtRh6, and platinum wires. The performance comparison between them is as follows:

Item

Pt

PrRh10

PrRh13

PrRh30

PrRh6

Melting point (°C)

1769

1847

1860

1927

1826

Density (g.cm-3)

21.46

20

19.61

17.6

20.6

Mass per Meter (ø0.5mm) (g)

3.93

4.21

3.82

3.45

4.04

Electrical resistivity (µOhm.cm) 20℃

10.4

18.9

19.6

19

17.5

Temperature coefficient (x 10^-4/℃)

31

14

13.3

13.3

20.6

Tensile strength (MPa)

137

314

344

483

276

Elongation at break (%)

40

35

35

30

35

Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire Applications

  • Energy Industry: Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire helps power plants keep an eye on super high temperatures. It makes sure everything stays safe and runs smoothly.
  • Electric Furnace: In electric furnaces, Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire checks the heat inside. This helps control the temperature and makes sure the process doesn’t go off track.
  • Steel Production: Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire is used in steel factories to measure temperature, especially in furnaces. It ensures the heat’s just right to keep the quality up.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: In semiconductor factories, Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire measures the temperature of machines like wafer furnaces. It helps keep the temperature stable so the chips come out right.
  • Glass and Diamond Production: Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire measures high temperatures in glass and diamond production. It ensures the right temperature, helping the materials come out top-notch.

Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire Packing 

The Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire will be carefully placed in wooden cases or cartons, with additional support from soft materials, to prevent shifting during transportation. This packaging method guarantees the integrity of the products throughout the delivery process.

Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire | PtRh Thermocouple Wire

Where to Buy Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire in Bulk?

Heeger Materials Inc., a professional supplier, and manufacturer of high-quality Platinum (Pt) products including Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire leverages extensive expertise in supply and export to offer competitive prices. We provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

Heeger Materials Inc. was established in 2016 in Colorado, USA. We are a specialized supplier of premium-grade metals, alloys, ceramics, powders, and various other materials catering to research, development, and large-scale industrial production in scientific and industrial sectors. 

Wire Gauge Conversion Chart

Cauge No.

Inch

mm

Cauge No.

Inch

mm

0000

0.4600

11.684

19

0.0359

0.912

000

0.4096

10.404

20

0.0320

0.812

00

0.3648

9.266

21

0.0285

0.724

0

0.3249

8.252

22

0.0253

0.644

1

0.2893

7.348

23

0.0226

0.574

2

0.2576

6.544

24

0.0201

0.511

3

0.2294

5.827

25

0.0179

0.455

4

0.2043

5.189

26

0.0159

0.404

5

0.1819

4.621

27

0.0142

0.361

6

0.1620

4.115

28

0.0126

0.320

7

0.1443

3.665

29

0.0113

0.287

8

0.1285

3.264

30

0.0100

0.255

9

0.1144

2.906

31

0.0089

0.227

10

0.1019

2.588

32

0.0080

0.202

11

0.0907

2.305

33

0.0071

0.180

12

0.0808

2.053

34

0.0063

0.160

13

0.0720

1.828

35

0.0056

0.143

14

0.0641

1.628

36

0.0050

0.127

15

0.0571

1.450

37

0.0045

0.113

16

0.0508

1.291

38

0.0040

0.102

17

0.0453

1.150

39

0.0035

0.089

18

0.0403

1.024

40

0.0031

0.079

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