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platinum resistance thermometer

Term : platinum resistance thermometer

What is 'platinum resistance thermometer'? What does 'platinum resistance thermometer' mean?

Definition

The electrical resistance of metals increases with the temperature. This property is particularly pronounced in platinum (Pt). A platinum resistance thermometer contains thin platinum wires surrounded by mica or ceramic material. It uses the property of platinum in which the specific resistance increases with temperature.

Temperature Controllers