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Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and Noble Metal Thermocouples

ASTM-E1652 - 2014A EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers the requirements for magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) powders and crushable insulators used to manufacture metal-sheathed platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), noble metal thermocouples, base metal thermocouples, and their respective cables. The following test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified: breaking force test; wet chemical analysis; fusion calorimetric analysis; quantitative analysis; and density determination.

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Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) powders and crushable insulators used to manufacture base metal thermocouples, metal-sheathed platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), noble metal thermocouples, and their respective cables.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

aluminum oxide; crushable; insulator; magnesium oxide; mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable; platinum resistance thermometer; thermocouple, base metal; thermocouple, noble metal; ICS Number Code 17.200.20 (Temperature-measuring instruments); 29.035.30 (Glass and ceramic insulating materials)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

14.03 (Temperature Measurement)

To find similar documents by classification:

17.200.20 (Temperature-measuring instruments Including thermostats Medical thermometers, see 11.040.55)

29.035.30 (Glass and ceramic insulating materials)

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Document Number

ASTM-E1652-14a

Revision Level

2014A EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

May 15, 2014

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

8 pages

Committee Number

E20.04