When was the Thermocouple invented?

The Thermocouple was invented in 1821 by Thomas Johann Seebeck in Estonia.

A sensor made of two different metals that measures temperature by generating a small voltage.

Year invented1821
InventorThomas Johann Seebeck
CountryEstonia
Region at the timeRussian Empire (Estonia)
CategoryEnergy

Who invented the Thermocouple?

Thomas Johann Seebeck invented the Thermocouple in 1821 in Estonia.

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