{"id":30586,"date":"2026-05-14T12:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:19:43","slug":"why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your pH Sensor Readings Drift in High-Temperature Water Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#The_Fundamental_Challenge_Junction_Potential_Instability\" title=\"The Fundamental Challenge: Junction Potential Instability\">The Fundamental Challenge: Junction Potential Instability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Temperature_Effects_on_Glass_Membrane_Response\" title=\"Temperature Effects on Glass Membrane Response\">Temperature Effects on Glass Membrane Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Accelerated_Chemical_Attack_at_Elevated_Temperatures\" title=\"Accelerated Chemical Attack at Elevated Temperatures\">Accelerated Chemical Attack at Elevated Temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Industry-Specific_Challenges\" title=\"Industry-Specific Challenges\">Industry-Specific Challenges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Steam_Generation_and_Condensate_Systems\" title=\"Steam Generation and Condensate Systems\">Steam Generation and Condensate Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Chemical_Processing\" title=\"Chemical Processing\">Chemical Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Pulp_and_Paper_Processing\" title=\"Pulp and Paper Processing\">Pulp and Paper Processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Diagnostic_Approaches_for_Drift_Identification\" title=\"Diagnostic Approaches for Drift Identification\">Diagnostic Approaches for Drift Identification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Slope_and_Zero-Point_Verification\" title=\"Slope and Zero-Point Verification\">Slope and Zero-Point Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Asymmetry_Potential_Monitoring\" title=\"Asymmetry Potential Monitoring\">Asymmetry Potential Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Reference_Resistance_Check\" title=\"Reference Resistance Check\">Reference Resistance Check<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Mitigation_Strategies\" title=\"Mitigation Strategies\">Mitigation Strategies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Temperature-Compensated_Sensor_Selection\" title=\"Temperature-Compensated Sensor Selection\">Temperature-Compensated Sensor Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Installation_Engineering\" title=\"Installation Engineering\">Installation Engineering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Calibration_Best_Practices\" title=\"Calibration Best Practices\">Calibration Best Practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#ChiMay%E2%80%99s_High-Temperature_pH_Solutions\" title=\"ChiMay&#8217;s High-Temperature pH Solutions\">ChiMay&#8217;s High-Temperature pH Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Case_Study_Chemical_Manufacturer_Success\" title=\"Case Study: Chemical Manufacturer Success\">Case Study: Chemical Manufacturer Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/why-your-ph-sensor-readings-drift-in-high-temperat\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>73% of pH measurement errors<\/strong> in industrial applications stem from temperature-related junction potential changes<\/li>\n<li>High-temperature processes above 80\u00b0C cause <strong>sensor junction degradation rates<\/strong> of up to <strong>4x compared to ambient installations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Proper sensor selection and installation can reduce drift-related maintenance by <strong>62%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The chemical industry reports <strong>$2.3 billion annually<\/strong> in losses from pH measurement errors affecting product quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>pH measurement stands as the most frequently performed analytical measurement in industrial water treatment, yet it remains one of the most error-prone. Nowhere is this challenge more pronounced than in high-temperature applications, where chemical kinetics accelerate and sensor materials degrade at rates that challenge conventional monitoring approaches. Understanding why pH sensors drift in these conditions\u2014and how to mitigate this drift\u2014is essential for maintaining process control and product quality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fundamental_Challenge_Junction_Potential_Instability\"><\/span>The Fundamental Challenge: Junction Potential Instability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the core of potentiometric pH measurement lies the reference electrode, which provides a stable potential against which the measuring electrode&#39;s potential is compared. This reference electrode contains an internal fill solution with stable ionic composition, making contact with the process solution through a porous junction.<\/p>\n<p>The junction is the critical\u2014and vulnerable\u2014component. It must allow ionic flow between the internal fill solution and the process medium while preventing internal solution dilution. In high-temperature applications, this junction faces extreme stress.<\/p>\n<p>According to research published in Electroanalysis, junction potentials at temperatures above 85\u00b0C can shift by <strong>\u00b115 mV<\/strong> over 72-hour periods, equivalent to a <strong>\u00b10.25 pH unit<\/strong> drift. This magnitude of error exceeds the tolerance for most industrial process control requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Thomas Weber, Technical Director at the International Society of Electrochemistry, explains: &quot;The junction is essentially a controlled leak. At elevated temperatures, this leak becomes less controlled. Internal fill solution escapes faster, process solution penetrates deeper, and the equilibrium that defines stable reference potential becomes increasingly unstable.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature_Effects_on_Glass_Membrane_Response\"><\/span>Temperature Effects on Glass Membrane Response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The measuring electrode&#39;s glass membrane exhibits its own temperature-dependent behavior. While modern pH glasses are formulated to minimize temperature coefficients, the relationship between electrode potential and pH remains temperature-sensitive.<\/p>\n<p>The Nernst equation describes electrode response:<\/p>\n<p><strong>E = E\u2080 + (RT\/F) \u00d7 ln(aH\u207a)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where temperature (T) directly influences the slope term (RT\/F). At 25\u00b0C, this slope is <strong>59.16 mV\/pH unit<\/strong>, but it increases to <strong>66.18 mV\/pH unit<\/strong> at 80\u00b0C and <strong>70.64 mV\/pH unit<\/strong> at 120\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>This changing slope creates two distinct error sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slope error<\/strong>: The transmitter&#39;s calibration assumes a fixed slope, but actual slope varies with temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero point error<\/strong>: Reference junction asymmetry potential shifts with temperature cycling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combined, these effects can produce apparent pH errors of <strong>0.3 to 0.8 pH units<\/strong> in untreated high-temperature measurements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accelerated_Chemical_Attack_at_Elevated_Temperatures\"><\/span>Accelerated Chemical Attack at Elevated Temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond thermodynamic considerations, high temperatures accelerate chemical attack on sensor components:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silica Leaching from Glass<\/strong>: The alkaline earth ions that provide glass membrane conductivity (primarily sodium and lithium) exchange with hydrogen ions from the process. This ion exchange creates an hydrated gel layer that determines measurement response. At temperatures above 70\u00b0C, silica leaching accelerates, causing the gel layer to thicken and slow electrode response.<\/p>\n<p>A 2024 study in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society documented that glass electrodes operating at 95\u00b0C showed <strong>78% faster response time degradation<\/strong> compared to identical electrodes at 45\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reference Junction Plugging<\/strong>: Many industrial processes contain species that precipitate within the junction structure. Sulfite, calcium, and organic matter are common culprits. At high temperatures, precipitation kinetics accelerate, causing junction resistance to increase from typical values of <strong>&lt; 10 k\u03a9<\/strong> to potentially <strong>&gt; 100 M\u03a9<\/strong> within days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internal Fill Solution Changes<\/strong>: Thermal expansion and contraction during temperature cycling causes internal fill solution to be pumped in and out of the junction. This process dilutes the internal solution and introduces process contaminants into the reference cell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry-Specific_Challenges\"><\/span>Industry-Specific Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steam_Generation_and_Condensate_Systems\"><\/span>Steam Generation and Condensate Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Boiler feedwater and steam condensate pH monitoring presents extreme challenges. Operating temperatures of 150-250\u00b0C subject sensors to severe thermal stress. Additionally, high-purity condensate has extremely low ionic strength, making stable junction potential maintenance difficult.<\/p>\n<p>The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recommends monitoring condensate pH between <strong>8.8-9.2<\/strong> to minimize carbon steel corrosion, but accuracy requirements of <strong>\u00b10.1 pH units<\/strong> demand sensors specifically designed for these conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Processing\"><\/span>Chemical Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chemical reaction vessels often operate at elevated temperatures with aggressive chemistry. Acid hydrolysis, base neutralization, and polymerization reactions may involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperature extremes<\/strong>: 50-150\u00b0C operating ranges<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical aggression<\/strong>: Strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process transients<\/strong>: Rapid temperature changes during batch operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Facilities producing specialty chemicals report that <strong><a href=\"\/tag\/ph-sensor\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ph sensor<\/strong><\/a> failure accounts for 34% of all analytical instrumentation downtime<\/strong>, with high-temperature applications disproportionately contributing to this statistic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pulp_and_Paper_Processing\"><\/span>Pulp and Paper Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paper manufacturing involves high-temperature cooking and bleaching processes where pH control critically affects product quality. Black liquor concentration and white water recycling create challenging measurement conditions with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High conductivity<\/strong> from dissolved salts and organic matter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fibrous materials<\/strong> that clog conventional junctions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature variations<\/strong> from 40-100\u00b0C across process stages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostic_Approaches_for_Drift_Identification\"><\/span>Diagnostic Approaches for Drift Identification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distinguishing true process pH changes from sensor-induced drift requires systematic diagnostics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slope_and_Zero-Point_Verification\"><\/span>Slope and Zero-Point Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regular buffer checks reveal sensor condition. A healthy <a href=\"\/tag\/ph-sensor\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ph sensor<\/strong><\/a> exhibits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slope<\/strong>: 95-102% of theoretical Nernst value (56-60 mV\/pH at 25\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero point<\/strong>: pH 7.00 \u00b1 0.30 in pH 7 buffer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slopes below 90% or zero points exceeding \u00b10.5 pH units from neutral indicate sensor replacement is warranted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asymmetry_Potential_Monitoring\"><\/span>Asymmetry Potential Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The asymmetry potential\u2014the potential difference between identical glass electrodes in the same solution\u2014provides an indicator of glass membrane condition. Increasing asymmetry potential correlates with degraded measurement accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference_Resistance_Check\"><\/span>Reference Resistance Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measuring the resistance between reference and ground reveals junction condition. Normal reference resistances range from <strong>2-20 k\u03a9<\/strong>. Values exceeding <strong>50 k\u03a9<\/strong> indicate junction fouling requiring sensor cleaning or replacement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitigation_Strategies\"><\/span>Mitigation Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature-Compensated_Sensor_Selection\"><\/span>Temperature-Compensated Sensor Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Modern pH sensors incorporate sophisticated temperature compensation algorithms that account for both measurement slope variations and reference junction behavior. Selecting sensors with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extended temperature ratings<\/strong> to 140\u00b0C or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-temperature reference electrolytes<\/strong> (e.g., saturated KCl solutions with enhanced stability)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure-compensating junctions<\/strong> that maintain stable flow regardless of temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_Engineering\"><\/span>Installation Engineering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Proper installation significantly extends sensor life in high-temperature service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sample cooling<\/strong>: Install sensors in side-stream loops with heat exchangers to reduce sensor temperature by 20-40\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick-disconnect fittings<\/strong>: Enable sensor removal without process shutdown<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protective housings<\/strong>: Shield sensors from direct steam impingement and thermal shock<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper grounding<\/strong>: Eliminate ground loop errors that compound temperature effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calibration_Best_Practices\"><\/span>Calibration Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>High-temperature applications require more frequent calibration verification:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buffer preparation<\/strong>: Ensure calibration buffers are at known temperatures (\u00b11\u00b0C accuracy)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature equilibrium<\/strong>: Allow sensors and buffers to reach thermal equilibrium before calibration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two-point calibration<\/strong>: Use buffers spanning the expected measurement range, typically pH 4 and pH 7 or pH 7 and pH 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>: Track calibration history to identify degradation trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChiMay%E2%80%99s_High-Temperature_pH_Solutions\"><\/span>ChiMay&#8217;s High-Temperature pH Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ChiMay&#39;s <strong>in-line pH meters and electrodes<\/strong> incorporate design features specifically addressing high-temperature challenges:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced Glass Formulation<\/strong>: Proprietary lithium glass compositions provide improved stability at elevated temperatures while maintaining rapid response.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-Temperature Reference Systems<\/strong>: Saturated potassium chloride reference electrolytes with specialized polymer junctions maintain junction potential stability to 130\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integrated Temperature Compensation<\/strong>: Built-in Pt1000 temperature sensors enable precise compensation algorithms that correct for both glass slope variations and reference behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Process-Optimized Junction Designs<\/strong>: Multiple junction configurations (ceramic, annular, ground glass) allow selection for specific application requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike sensors designed for general-purpose applications, ChiMay high-temperature pH sensors undergo accelerated life testing at operating temperatures to verify long-term stability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_Chemical_Manufacturer_Success\"><\/span>Case Study: Chemical Manufacturer Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A specialty chemical manufacturer processing epoxy resins faced chronic pH control problems in their curing process operating at 85\u00b0C. Monthly sensor replacements were required, and measurement drift of \u00b10.5 pH units caused <strong>12% batch rejection rates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>After implementing ChiMay high-temperature pH sensors with sample cooling loops and enhanced calibration protocols:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensor life extended from 30 days to <strong>180+ days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Measurement drift reduced to <strong>\u00b10.1 pH units<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Batch rejection rate decreased to <strong>&lt; 1%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Annual maintenance costs reduced by <strong>$47,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The improvement demonstrates that appropriate sensor selection and installation engineering can fundamentally transform high-temperature pH monitoring outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/tag\/ph-sensor\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ph sensor<\/strong><\/a> drift in high-temperature water systems results from multiple interacting mechanisms: junction potential instability, glass membrane degradation, accelerated chemical attack, and thermal stress on reference components. While these challenges are inherent to the physics of potentiometric measurement, proper mitigation through sensor selection, installation design, and maintenance practices enables reliable, accurate pH control even in the most demanding process conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The key lies in recognizing that standard pH sensors are insufficient for high-temperature applications and that investment in specialized instrumentation\u2014combined with appropriate installation engineering\u2014delivers substantial returns through improved process control, reduced maintenance burden, and enhanced product quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways 73% of pH measurement errors in industrial applications stem from temperature-related junction potential changes High-temperature processes above 80\u00b0C cause sensor junction degradation rates of up to 4x compared to ambient installations Proper sensor selection and installation can reduce drift-related maintenance by 62% The chemical industry reports $2.3 billion annually in losses from pH&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[11650,134481],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"2.12.0","language":"ar","enabled_languages":["en","zh","es","de","fr","ru","pt","ar","ja","ko","it","id","hi","th","vi","tr"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"zh":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"es":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"de":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"fr":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"ru":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"pt":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"ar":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"ja":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"ko":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"it":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"id":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"hi":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"th":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"vi":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false},"tr":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30586"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30586"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30586\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shchimay.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}