ABSTRACT

Thermocouples: Theory and Properties provides the basis for the examination and explanation of thermoelectric phenomena and their correlations with other physical properties. These results are applied and account for the properties and deviations of commercial materials in the temperature ranges of most common industrial usage.

This book is written expressly for non-scientists and is an effective tool for the busy technician or engineer working with thermoelectric thermometry in metallurgical, chemical, petroleum, pharmaceutical, and food processing areas. It is also beneficial for use in quality control and research and development applications. The book provides more than the usual superficial presentations of thermoelectric properties; it explains the ""why"" as well as the ""how"" and ""what"" of thermoelectric behaviors. These answers are important because only a suitable combination of theory and practice can lead to the understanding required for optimum thermometric applications under the multitude of applications encountered in industry and science.

chapter 1|33 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|35 pages

Statistical Treatment of Electrons

chapter 3|65 pages

Solid-State Theories

chapter 4|23 pages

Thermoelectric Phenomena

chapter 5|36 pages

Modern Theories of Thermoelectricity

chapter 6|10 pages

Variations of the Fermi Energy

chapter 7|8 pages

Some Effects of Alloying

chapter 8|44 pages

Standard Thermoelements (Dilute Alloys)

chapter 9|15 pages

Constantans

chapter 11|19 pages

Thermoelectricity as a Research Tool