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HomeArticlesPractical Use of Dry Block Calibrators

Practical Use of Dry Block Calibrators

September 3, 2026 Office Articles, Vol. 33:3 (Jul 2026)

by David Southworth

A dry block can give a temperature reading that looks more certain than it is. The difference between a casual measurement and a defensible one lies in understanding the measurement zone, the way heat moves through the probe, and the evidence behind the stated uncertainty.

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