Cuprothal®

Thermocouple wireDatasheet

Datasheet updated 2024-09-09 10:06 (supersedes all previous editions)

Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for materials under the trademark Kanthal®.

Cuprothal® thermocouple wire is an austenitic copper-nickel alloy (CuNi alloy) with low resistivity. It is used for the negative leg of the following types of thermocouples and compensating cables: E, J, T and KCB (VX). Cuprothal® can be used at temperatures down to 20 K where its Seebeck coefficient is about 8 μV / K.

Thermocouple type E has the highest emf output of any common thermocouple and is for this reason used in thermal generators (thermopiles).

Cuprothal® thermocouple wire type T is matched with electrolytic copper (ASTM standard B3). Thermocouple type T is both used in laboratory and industrial applications.

Cuprothal® type KNCB (VNX) is matched with electrolytic copper when used in compensating cables for thermocouples type K.

Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for materials under the trademark Kanthal®.

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