Thermocouple History Thermocouples function based on the fundamental principle known as the Seebeck effect, discovered by Thomas Johann Seebeck in 1821. This effect elucidates the generation of an electromotive force (EMF) or voltage when two dissimilar metals are connected at two junctions, and there [...]

Thermocouples are reliable temperature measurement devices used in many industrial applications, but even the most durable components can fail over time. So, why do thermocouples go bad? Various factors such as mechanical damage, overheating, and contamination can contribute to their deterioration. Understanding the common causes [...]