ASTM E1652 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Base Metal Thermocouples, and Noble Metal Thermocouples
ASTM E1652金属外壳的铂电阻温度表,基金属热电耦和贵金属温差热电偶制造中使用的氧化镁和氧化铝粉末及压扁绝缘子的标准规范
This specification covers the requirements for magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) powders and crushable insulators used to manufacture metal-sheathed platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), noble metal thermocouples, base metal thermocouples, and their respective cables. The following test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified: breaking force test; wet chemical analysis; fusion calorimetric analysis; quantitative analysis; and density determination.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) powders and crushable insulators used to manufacture metal-sheathed platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), noble metal thermocouples, base metal thermocouples, and their respective cables.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards
B329 Test Method for Apparent Density of Metal Powders and Compounds Using the Scott Volumeter
C809 Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Aluminum Oxide and AluminumOxide-Boron Carbide Composite Pellets
C832 Test Method of Measuring Thermal Expansion and Creep of Refractories Under Load
D2766 Test Method for Specific Heat of Liquids and Solids
E228 Test Method for Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer
E235 Specification for Thermocouples, Sheathed, Type K and Type N, for Nuclear or for Other High-Reliability Applications
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry
E585/E585M Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
E1137/E1137M Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
E1225 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Solids by Means of the Guarded-Comparative-Longitudinal Heat Flow Technique
E2181/E2181M Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Noble Metal Thermocouples and Thermocouple Cable
Index Terms
aluminum oxide; crushable; insulator; magnesium oxide; mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable; platinum resistance thermometer; thermocouple, base metal; thermocouple, noble metal; Aluminium oxide (AlO); Crushable insulators; Insulated thermocouple wire--specifications; Laboratory apparatus--specifications; Magnesium oxide (MgO); Metal-sheathed thermometers (specifications); Mineral insulated cable; Noble metal thermocouples; Platinum resistance thermometers (PRT); Thermocouples;