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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 1996
Filed:
Feb. 24, 1995
Harry G Clauss, Jr, Delanco, NJ (US);
Heraeus Electro-Nite International N.V., Antwerpen, BE;
Abstract
A drop-in immersion probe for inserting into molten metal includes a generally cylindrical measurement head having an axis and a first axial end which is inwardly tapered toward the axis. The measurement head is made of a combination of materials having a combined density greater than the density of the molten metal. A sensor element extends outwardly from the first axial end of the measurement head proximate the axis and a slag cap covers the first end of the measurement head and the sensor element. A leadwire extends outwardly from the measurement head and has one end electrically connected to the sensor element. A portion of the leadwire extending outwardly from the measurement head is preferably covered by a protective sleeve of heat resistant material. In a preferred embodiment, the slag cap and the measurement head are covered with an ablative material to prevent the adherence of slag. Also in a preferred embodiment, the leadwire and protective sleeve are spirally wound upon a leadwire support tube contacting the second axial end of the measurement head.