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Thermocouples are probably the most popular temperature sensors in use today. Basic models are relatively accurate, low cost, interchangeable, and can measure a wide range of temperatures. Accurate temperature measurement is one of the most common tasks faced by professionals in modern industrial and control design.
| Platinum 10% Rhodium | Expensive, chemically stable, good mechanical properties, must be protected in use, not suitable for low temperature applications. |
| Platinum 13% Rhodium | Expensive, chemically stable, good mechanical properties, may be used in oxidizing atmospheres, must be protected in use, not suitable for low temperature applications. |
| Platinum 20% Rhodium | Very expensive, for use in temperature ranges beyond the capabilities of the above noble metals. |
| Iron-Constantan | Low cost, suitable for oxidizing or reducing atmospheres. Subject to chemical attack. |
| Copper-Constantan | Suited to ambient temperatures, similar to the model above. |
| Chromel-Alumel | Higher temperature range (1000-2000°F). Can be used in an oxidizing atmosphere, is mechanically strong, and is resistant to chemical attack. |
| Chromel-Constantan | Very stable, not to be used in reducing atmospheres, subject to chemical attack. |