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M until the mercury level just touches the tip of a small pointer in the space above M known as
the dead space. The mercury column M is adjusted by raising or lowering the reservoir. The
difference in height between the two mercury columns is measured when the bulb is surrounded
by temperature t and when it is surrounded by water at the triple point. The pressure of the gases
is equal to atmospheric pressure h. temperature is given by t = 273.16(P/Pt).
(4) Thermocouple
A thermocouple circuit is made from joining two wires A & B made of dissimilar metals. Due to
the seeback effect a net e.m.f. is generated in the circuit which depends on the difference in
temperature between the hot and cold junctions. Hence the e.m.f. is a thermometric property of
the circuit. This e.m.f. can be measured by a microvoltmeter to a high degree of accuracy. The
choise of metals depends on the temperature range to be measured. The combination of metals in
use are chromel alumel, copper constantan, platinum rhodium etc.
Fig. Thermocouple.