Dome temperature of blast furnace stove is most accurately measured by a____________________?

Correct answer: B. platinum-platinum/rhodium thermocouple

  • A. Radiation pyrometer
  • B. platinum-platinum/rhodium thermocouple
  • C. Iron-constantan thermocouple
  • D. Platinum resistance thermometer

Explanation

The dome of a blast-furnace stove reaches very high temperatures, for which a platinum-platinum/rhodium thermocouple is suitable and accurate. Iron-constantan thermocouples are limited to much lower temperatures.

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