Ceramic Protection tubes are used in applications where contamination from hostile environments or the cutting action of concentrated and direct flame impingement are factors. Such conditions usually require a noble metal thermocouple such as platinum and platinum alloys. When selecting assemblies using ceramic components, the expected maximum temperatures must be considered. At elevated temperatures, some ceramic materials go through a glass phase. As silica is a prime contaminant of platinum, alumina protecting tubes and insulators are recommended for temperatures exceeding 2000 °F (1093 °C).
