Thermocouples

Noble Metal Thermocouple Wire for High-Temperature Measurement

Accurate temperature measurement in extreme environments depends on materials that maintain stable thermoelectric performance over years of continuous operation.

Platinum and platinum-rhodium thermocouple wire are specified for applications where elevated temperatures, oxidation, and harsh operating conditions exceed the capabilities of base-metal thermocouples. Even slight variations in alloy chemistry or manufacturing consistency can introduce calibration drift, making precision manufacturing essential.

Sigmund Cohn Corp. manufactures noble-metal thermocouple wire with exceptional compositional control and dimensional accuracy to support reliable, repeatable temperature measurement throughout the sensor's service life.

Available Thermocouple Types

Noble metal thermocouple types
Type Composition Typical Application
Type S Pt / 10% Rh vs. Pt Laboratory standards and high-temperature measurement
Type R Pt / 13% Rh vs. Pt Industrial process control
Type B Pt / 30% Rh vs. Pt / 6% Rh Ultra-high-temperature measurement

Manufactured to ASTM E230 and ITS-90. Legacy NBS 561 / IPTS-48 tables available on request.

Calibration Standards

Our products are manufactured to recognized calibration standards including:

  • ASTM E230
  • ITS-90
  • NBS 561 / IPTS-48 — material is also supplied to these legacy tables for replacement in existing instrumentation

Available as precision wire, ultra-fine wire and ribbon, in diameters from [STATE THE RANGE].

Typical Applications

For resistance-based measurement below the noble metal range, see our RTD materials.

Tell us your thermocouple type and wire diameter and we'll quote against your calibration requirement.