Journal Published Online: 01 October 2005
Volume 2, Issue 9

Selection of Alternatives to Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

CODEN: JAIOAD

Abstract

A desire to increase automation or to eliminate the use of mercury has prompted several ASTM committees to consider alternatives to ASTM Liquid-in-Glass (LiG) thermometers. In this paper, we address the technical issues of choosing an alternative. We first discuss the basic properties and relative merits of platinum resistance thermometers, thermistors, and thermocouples in the context of replacements for LiG thermometers; then we list uncertainty components for measurements with alternative thermometers; and finally we discuss other factors in temperature measurement and control that are important in the development and execution of ASTM standards.

Author Information

Ripple, DC
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Strouse, GF
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Pages: 9
Price: $25.00
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Stock #: JAI13404
ISSN: 1546-962X
DOI: 10.1520/JAI13404