Refractory specific electrical resistivity

Resistivity. The temperature coefficient of electrical resistivity of commercial siUcon carbide at room temperature is negative. No data are given for refractory materials because resistivity is gready induenced by the manufacturing method and the amount and type of bond. Manufacturers should be consulted for specific product information. 

Flammable atmospheres can be assessed using portable gas chromatographs or, for selected compounds, by colour indicator tubes. More commonly, use is made of explos-imeters fitted with Pellistors (e.g. platinum wire encased in beads of refractory material). The beads are arranged in a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The flammable gas is oxidized on the heated catalytic element, causing the electrical resistance to alter relative to the reference. Instruments are calibrated for specific compounds in terms of 0—100% of their lower flammable limit. Recalibration or application of correction factors is required for different gases. Points to consider are listed in Table 9.10. 

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