Abstract: A sampling device for molten metals with a sample chamber arranged in a paperboard tube has an inflow canal leading through the paperboard tube, the canal being formed essentially of a heat-resistant inflow tube, such that the outer end of the inflow tube ends below (inside) the outer circumference of the sampling device and is closed off by a delayed-action device. In order to create a sampling device in which the intrusion of contaminants into the sample chamber is prevented, especially slag particles, gas occlusion particles and particles of the paperboard tubes, the delayed-action device is constructed as a multi-layered cap, whereby between cap and paperboard tube an intermediate space is formed, which is filled with cement.

Abstract: Two metallic half dishes are fitted together to form a sample container arranged in the hollow space of a carrying tube. The sample container serves to withdraw samples from molten metals. The hollow space surrounding the sample container is filled with granules made of a refractory material, such as corundum. The hollow space is preferably bordered on its sides by a cardboard tube, which is inserted into the carrying tube.

Abstract: A device to determine phase transitions by means of thermal analysis using a sample taken from molten metal comprises an expendable measuring probe with a solidification chamber into which the molten metal flows, whereby the solidification chamber contains a thermocouple with which the course of cooling is recorded over a specific time period. According to the invention, the side walls of the solidification chamber 3 comprise a metal casing 4 that completely surrounds the chamber and extends lengthwise of the measuring probe 1. Both open ends of the casing 4 are covered by plugs 5,6 made of a material whose heat conductivity is substantially less than that of the casing material. The casing is completely surrounded by a covering 2,8 which is made of a material whose heat conductivity is substantially less than that of the metal casing. The supply orifice for the molten metal comprises a quartz pipe 9 surrounded by a metal pipe 10.