Can the Thermochron iButton be used in fluids that are conductors?
Dallas Semiconductor conducted trials a few years ago in salty atmospheres for applications in coastal regions. 10 iButtons were used in the test. A saline spray was applied to the iButtons for 96 hours. There was no evidence of malfunction of the iButtons during that time. The trial was done following the Mil-Std-883C norm, method 1009, C no electricity. The Thermochron iButton should be cleaned with fresh water after it has been used in salt water to avoid low conductivity.
