Which of the following temperature measuring devices is suitable for measuring temperatures ranging from 900°C to 4000°C?
Which of the following temperature measuring devices is suitable for measuring temperatures ranging from 900°C to 4000°C? Correct Answer Optical pyrometer
Explanation:Thermometer: It is a device used to measure temperature.
Various types of thermometer, the material used in them and their range of measuring temperature is mentioned in the table below,
|
Thermometer |
Material Used |
Range of Temperature |
|
Liquid Thermometer |
Mercury / Alcohol |
-30° C to -3000 ° C |
|
Clinical Thermometer |
Mercury |
94° F to 1200° F |
|
Gas Thermometer |
Hydrogen / Helium / Nitrogen |
-200° C to -5000° C / -268 ° C to -1000° C / -200 ° C to -1200 ° C. |
|
Platinum-Resistance Thermometer |
Platinum |
-200 ° C to -12000 ° C |
|
Thermocouple Thermometer |
Platinum Silicon Etc. (More than one material used) |
-200° C to -12000° C |
|
Total Radiation Pyrometer |
Many Insulated materials are used |
800°C to ……. (according to need) |
|
Optical Pyrometer |
|
800° C to 4000° C |