The fast thermocouple is used as the front end part of the thermometer to test the temperature of metal liquids such as steel and iron. This quick thermocouple is usually made up of eight parts, which are measure ending, thermocouple wire, quartz tube, fire-resistant filter, refractory mud head, references end spot, protection tube, compensation cable, plastic rack.
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