Fluke ITS-90 Fixed-Point Cells

  • Constructed using metal samples with purity of at least 99.9999 % (six 9s) and, in many cases, 99.99999 % (seven 9s).
  • Every ITS-90 fixed point available from argon to copper
  • Plateaus last days (gallium for weeks and TPW for months).
  • Accredited Cell Intercomaparisons available.

Description

The Fluke ITS-90 refers to a set of temperature standards and equipment designed for precise temperature calibration based on the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Here’s a breakdown of what that means:

What is the ITS-90?

  • It’s a standard that defines how temperature is measured. Think of it as the official rulebook for temperature readings, ensuring everyone around the world is on the same page.
  • It uses specific fixed points (like the freezing point of water or the melting point of gallium) as references.
  • These fixed points are highly stable and reproducible, making them excellent for calibrating thermometers and other temperature-measuring devices.

Fluke, a leading manufacturer of calibration equipment, provides a comprehensive range of tools and standards to help you work with the ITS-90:

  • Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometers (SPRTs): These are very accurate thermometers used as the primary instruments for ITS-90. Fluke offers various types of SPRTs, each designed for specific temperature ranges and applications.
  • Fixed-Point Cells: These devices create the actual fixed-point temperatures defined by the ITS-90. Fluke manufactures cells for various fixed points, from the triple point of water to the freezing point of metals.
  • Calibration Baths and Furnaces: These provide stable temperature environments needed for calibrating SPRTs and maintaining fixed-point cells.

The Fluke ITS-90 offering provides the tools and standards necessary to achieve the most accurate and reliable temperature calibrations based on the internationally recognized ITS-90 scale.

Additional information

Brand

Fluke Calibration

Specifications: ITS-90 Fixed-Point Cells

Specifications
Model Fixed Point Style Assigned Value ( °C) Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Total Outside Cell Height Depth‡ Cell Uncertainty (mK, k=2) Certification (mK, k=2)†
5900E Mercury Stainless Steel –38.8344 31 mm 8.2 mm 470 mm 200 mm 0.2 0.25
5904 Indium Traditional Quartz Glass 156.5985 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 0.7 0.7
5905 Tin Traditional Quartz Glass 231.928 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 0.5 0.8
5906 Zinc Traditional Quartz Glass 419.527 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 0.9 1.0
5907 Aluminum Traditional Quartz Glass 660.323 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 1.3 1.8
5908 Silver Traditional Quartz Glass 961.78 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 2.4 4.5
5909 Copper Traditional Quartz Glass 1084.62 48 mm 8 mm 285 mm 195 mm 10.1 12.0
5924 Indium Open Quartz Glass 156.5985 50 mm 8 mm 596 mm 195 mm 0.7 0.7
5925 Tin Open Quartz Glass 231.928 50 mm 8 mm 596 mm 195 mm 0.5 0.8
5926 Zinc Open Quartz Glass 419.527 50 mm 8 mm 596 mm 195 mm 0.9 1.0
5927A-L Aluminum Open Quartz Glass (long) 660.323 50 mm 8 mm 696 mm 195 mm 1.3 1.8
5927A-S Aluminum Open Quartz Glass (short) 660.323 50 mm 8 mm 596 mm 195 mm 1.3 1.8
5928 Silver Open Quartz Glass 961.78 50 mm 8 mm 696 mm 195 mm 2.4 4.5
5929 Copper Open Quartz Glass 1084.62 50 mm 8 mm 696 mm 195 mm 10 12.0
5943 Gallium Stainless Steel 29.7646 38.1 mm 8.2 mm 250 mm 168 mm 0.1 0.1
†Certification uncertainty values may vary slightly from those listed here. If the exact value is needed, please contact Fluke.
‡Depth is measured from the bottom of the thermometer well to the top of the pure reference material.

 

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