ISRO Electrical Engineering (EE) 2014 - Question 4

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It is required to measure temperature in the range of 1300°C to 1500°C. The most suitable thermocouple to be used as transducer would be

  • A. Chromel - constantan
  • B. Iron-constantan
  • C. Chromel - alumel
  • D. Platinum-rhodium

Answer: D. Platinum-rhodium

Explanation: Platinum-rhodium thermocouples (type R/S/B) are used for 1300–1500 °C.

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