The wide temperature range of this sensor enables it to be used in a variety of experiments e.g. melting points and flame profiles.

Activities

Physics:

• Profile of a Bunsen flame
• Comparing the temperature of different flames e.g. candles
• Melting point of copper, bismuth or other solids

Chemistry:

• Temperature of dry ice or liquid air

General:

• What temperature does popcorn pop?

 This sensor comprises a SmartQ Thermocouple adaptor and a 'Type K' thermocouple.

The adaptor is equipped with a micro controller that greatly improves the accuracy, precision and consistency of readings by using a 40-point linearization of the Thermocouple characteristic.

The thermocouple junction is housed at the end of the 200 x 3mm stainless steel sheath.

A replacement K-Type Thermocouple (3107) is available.