Chapter 2. Non-Electric Thermometers

  1. L. Michalski1,
  2. K. Eckersdorf1,
  3. J. Kucharski1,
  4. J. McGhee2

Published Online: 26 APR 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0470846135.ch2

Book Title

Temperature Measurement, Second Edition

Temperature Measurement, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Michalski, L., Eckersdorf, K., Kucharski, J. and McGhee, J. (2002) Non-Electric Thermometers, in Temperature Measurement, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470846135.ch2

Author Information

  1. 1

    Technical University of Lodz, Poland

  2. 2

    University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 26 APR 2002
  2. Published Print: 20 NOV 2001

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471867791

Online ISBN: 9780470846131

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Keywords:

  • non-electric thermometer;
  • liquid-in-glass thermometer;
  • dilatation thermometer;
  • bimetallic thermometer;
  • manometric thermometer;
  • temperature indicator

Summary

Chapter Two covers principles of operation, constructions and applications of non-electric thermometers such as liquid-in-glass thermometers, dilatation thermometers, bimetallic thermometers and manometric thermometers. Also temperature indicators are described with their typical applications and ranges. Difference between thermometers and indicators is explained.

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