For platinum thermocouples, lead wires are made of___________________?

Correct answer: A. Copper & copper-nickel alloys

  • A. Copper & copper-nickel alloys
  • B. Copper & iron
  • C. Iron & nickel
  • D. Tin & nickel

Explanation

Platinum thermocouples use copper and copper-nickel alloy compensation or lead wires because these combinations reproduce the thermoelectric behaviour over the connecting section. Ordinary copper and iron leads would introduce a different thermocouple junction effect.

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