Alumel

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Alumel is an alloy consisting of 95% nickel, 2% manganese, 2% aluminium and 1% silicon. This magnetic alloy is used for thermocouples and thermocouple extension wire. Alumel is a registered trademark of Hoskins Manufacturing Company.

In thermocouples, alumel is often used together with chromel.

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