SEDL / STP / STP565-EB / STP32198S

International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968

Benedict, RP
Manager, Instrumentation Development, Technology Development, Westinghouse Electric Corp., Lester, Pa.

Pages: 23    Published: Jan 1974

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Abstract

Temperature is recognized today as one of the basic variables in science, yet even a cursory examination will indicate that a great deal of confusion exists as to what temperature means. Because the International Temperature Scale is undergoing a major revision at this time, it is appropriate that we revisit this subject, reexamine its foundations and proceed from this review with renewed confidence in our temperature measurements.