The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Use it as you would use a thermometer for experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and environmental science.
Specifications
- Temperature range: –40 to 135°C (–40 to 275°F)
- Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
- Resolution (LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, Go!Link, LabPro):
- 0.17°C (–40 to 0°C)
- 0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
- 0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
- 0.25°C (100 to 135°C)
- Temperature sensor: 20 kΩ NTC Thermistor
- Accuracy: ±0.2°C at 0°C, ±0.5°C at 100°C
- Response time (time for 90% change in reading):
- 10 seconds (in water, with stirring)
- 400 seconds (in still air)
- 90 seconds (in moving air)
- Probe dimensions:
- Probe length (handle plus body): 15.5 cm
- Stainless steel body: length 10.5 cm, diameter 4.0 mm
- Probe handle: length 5.0 cm, diameter 1.25 cm
