Title: What is the maximum temperature that the 5649 and 5650 probe tip could withstand?
Applies To: 5649 and 5650
Problem Description:
The probe tip was exposed to a temperature above 1450°C, what is the maximum temperature that it could withstand?
Resolution/Work Around:
We would not suggest taking the probe over 1450°C. Although, it could go as high as 1600°C. The melting point of the Alumina is 1815°C, the melting point of Platinum is 1768°C, and the melting point of Rhodium is 1963°C.
For 5649/5650 thermocouples, the highest temperature for short term use can be 1600°C. But for a long term use, the highest temperature is 1450°C. If 5649/5650 probes are used at 1600°C for a long time, the platinum wire can be contaminated and the grain structures can be changed. The service life of the probe will be shortened.