Hello my friend
Yes you can use it simply , but at its secondary , you have to use an amplifier to increase the voltage , thus you can measure that agreeable , voltage , that is a linear function of your primary . ( your method , called , CT , measuring )
BTW , why , you didn't select Hall effect sensor ?
Best Wishes
Goldsmith
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BTW , you should use it as a series , coil with your AC current