Ceramic Matrix Composite Extends Performance Range of Exhaust Temperature Thermocouples for Aerospace
Contact: Mark Agami, 978-988-4357, mark.agami@ametek.com WILMINGTON, MA – The Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) business unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense has developed a patent-pending thermocouple with a sheath made from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. The CMC material extends the measurement range of conventional thermocouples made from nickel-based alloys, which tend to deteriorate rapidly when temperatures exceed 2100oF (1150oC). AMETEK’s “CMC Thermocouple” sheath is rated for continuous operation at 2200oF (1204oC) and for short-term exposure to 2500oF (