FOUR-HOLE–LUMEN STEATITE CERAMIC

TUBE FOR THERMOCOUPLES SENSORS STOCK

No.: 128

The specifications for these components are as follows:

Outside Diameter: Approximately 0.187” (5.5 mm)

Hole Diameter: Approximately 0.020” (0.50 mm)

Length: 13.5” (240 mm) 

You are buying ONE (1) each of a Four-Holed Steatite Ceramic Tube Stock for Thermocouples and Sensors in mint condition being NOS (New Old Stock). It is made from high purity Steatite. (MgO·SiO₂) which of course is a Magnesium Silicate. It is in the Talc/Enstatite family of minerals. They are easily cut to size with a diamond blade Dremel tool.

Steatite is a low cost material with high electrical resistance at high temperatures, good mechanical strength and a very low dielectric loss factor. Such properties make it ideal for high frequency, low loss, and high voltage insulation. Moreover, steatite is an excellent material for electrical engineering as it can be readily shape sintered into a wide variety of forms such as washers, bushings, resistor forms, spaces and beads.

Steatite has been used for many years in large-scale industrial systems, household electronic appliances, aerospace and automotive applications; and in specialized electro-technical instruments such as cathode-ray tubes. This material has very good corrosion resistance to chemicals and high refractoriness or use temperature. They may be used for a variety of electrical, mechanical, and thermal applications. It may be used for high temperature furnaces as thermocouple and sensor insulator tubing. It may also be used for jewelry as beads when cut small. Your imagination is the only limiting factor in the spectrum of possible applications for this component. Be sure to view all photos as they are an integral component of the item description.

The specifications for these components are as follows:

Outside Diameter: Approximately 0.187” (5.5 mm)

Hole Diameter: Approximately 0.020” (0.50 mm)

Length: 13.5” (240 mm) 

Please Note: There are visually discernible differences in any or all of the dimensions. These are not precision technical ceramic components. There is no warp or camber Specification for this item. However they are relatively straight and round. There may also be “firing” color variations inherent in the material. The thermal shock resistance is not very high so exercise rule of thumb caution. “The larger the piece of material the slower the rate of temperature increase should be applied to the piece.” Heat up slowly to avoid cracking in use. 

Specific Gravity or Density:   2.75 g/cm³

Water Absorption or Porosity:  0%

Fusion Temperature or Melting Temperature:   1890 °C or 3434 °F

Maximum Working Temperature:   1290 °C or 2350 °F

Thermal Conductivity @ 25°C:  3 W/m* K

Specific Heat:   0.9 J/g*K

Expansion Coefficient or CTE:  8.6 x 10^-6 inches/°C

Bulk Electrical Resistivity at 20 C:   10¹⁴ Ohm*cm

Bulk Electrical Resistivity at 700 C:  10¹⁰ Ohm*cm

Modulus of Elasticity:   15 x 10⁶ p.s.i. or 110 GPa.

Flexural Strength: 20 x 10³ or 140 GPa

Dielectric Strength: (0.125” Thick): 270 V/mil

Dielectric Constant @1 MHz: 5.7

Dielectric Constant @ 9.2 and 12.5 GHz: 5.6 -5.8

Dielectric Loss @ 1MHz: 0.003 -0.0014

Dielectric Loss @ 9.2 and 12.5 GHz: 0.005 -0.0017 

These components were not specifically manufactured for an individual application; therefore be sure to check the dimensional descriptions carefully for your application. Future returns or requests for refunds, because of some "fit" issue or the like will not be honored. Please check the other Steatite component variants that are available in my listings for the model or models that best fits your requirement.  Your imagination is the only limiting factor in the spectrum of possible applications for these components and materials.

If you require additional technical information, design, or application engineering consultation, feel free to contact us. As a materials scientist with four decades experience in high temperature processing, ceramics, dentistry, and jewelry manufacture it will be possible to provide you with creative and imaginative approaches to your requirements. 

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No.: 128