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Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire

HMPL2700

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Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire is designed for precise high-temperature measurements (0°C to 1700°C). Composed of 13% Rhodium and 87% Platinum in the positive leg, it offers exceptional stability and reliability in harsh environments. It is ideal for high-heat industrial applications and advanced equipment. 

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Diameter0.03mm-0.81mm, or customized
Materials(+)87% Pt, 13% Rh, (-)100%Pt
Appearancemetallic silver
Purity99.95%-99.99%

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Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire provides accurate, stable temperature readings from 0°C to 1700°C. With 87% Platinum and 13% Rhodium in the positive leg, it ensures reliable performance in extreme conditions. It is perfect for high-temperature furnaces, industrial processes, and scientific research. Heeger Materials also offers Type B and Type S thermocouple wires for a range of high-temperature needs. They are available in various sizes and lengths and are customizable to your specifications.

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire Specifications

Product

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: 1,400°C,

Overheat limit: 1,600°C

* HM can offer customized services upon specific requests.

Platinum-Rhodium Thermocouple Wires Properties

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

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire Advantages

  • Easy to Clean: Ideal for hygienic environments like the dairy industry.
  • Self-lubricating: Minimal maintenance and reduced contamination risk.
  • Corrosion-Resistant: Better corrosion resistance and lower chemical reactivity than metals.
  • Wide Temperature Range: Suitable for various temperature conditions.
  • High Load Tolerance: Excellent wear resistance and fatigue strength.

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire Applications

  • Powder Metallurgy: Ideal for measuring temperatures during sintering and compaction processes in powder metallurgy, ensuring optimal conditions.
  • Sintering Furnaces: Crucial for precise temperature control in sintering furnaces, where consistent heat is essential for product quality.
  • Vacuum Furnaces: Commonly used in vacuum furnaces to ensure accurate temperature readings in heat treatment and material processing under controlled atmospheres.
  • Glass and Steel Manufacturing: Used in glass production and steelmaking furnaces to maintain the necessary temperature precision for quality control.
  • Ceramics and Salt Bath Furnaces: Essential for accurate temperature measurement in ceramics production and industrial salt baths, where maintaining specific conditions is key to success.

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire Packing 

The Type R Platinum Rhodium 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.

Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire

Where to Buy Type R Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple Wire in Bulk?

Heeger Materials Inc., a professional supplier, and manufacturer of high-quality Platinum (Pt) products including Type R Platinum Rhodium 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. 

Used Platinum Rhodium (PtRh) Thermocouple Wire Recycle

We offer secondary recycling services for platinum-rhodium thermocouple wires sold by our company. In addition, we can also provide recycling services for platinum-rhodium thermocouple wires not purchased from us. Please note that there are minimum order requirements for the recycling of precious metal wires, and the exact recycling value will be determined after testing.

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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