Alumel
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Coined as a trademark, presumably blend of aluminium + nickel.
Noun
[edit]Alumel (uncountable)
- A magnetic alloy of approximately 95% nickel, 2% aluminium, 2% manganese, and 1% silicon, used to make the negative conductors of certain thermocouples.
- Coordinate term: Chromel