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Nichrome (also known as NiCr, nickel-chromium or chromium-nickel) is a family of alloys of nickel and chromium (and occasionally iron) commonly used as resistance wire, heating elements in devices like toasters, electrical kettles and space heaters, in some dental restorations (fillings) and in a few other applications.
Mainly for making heating elements. Household toasters, for instance, commonly employ thick nichrome wire in the construction of their heating elements, with this wire being wound into coils to achieve a specific electrical resistance. Notably, the oxidation resistance of nichrome prevents the heating element from succumbing to oxidation, ensuring longevity and reliability.
| Alloy Nomenclature | Cr10Ni90 | Cr20Ni80 | Cr30Ni70 | Cr15Ni60 | Cr20Ni35 | Cr20Ni30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ni (%) | 90 | Rest | Rest | 55.0-61.0 | 34.0-37.0 | 30.0-34.0 |
| Cr (%) | 10 | 20.0-23.0 | 28.0-31.0 | 15.0-18.0 | 18.0-21.0 | 18.0-21.0 |
| Max. Service Temp (ºC) | 1300 | 1200 | 1250 | 1150 | 1100 | 1100 |
| Resistivity at 20ºC (μΩ·m) | 0.76 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1 | 1.04 |
| Density (g/cm3) | 8.7 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Melting point approx. (ºC) | 1400 | 1400 | 1380 | 1390 | 1390 | 1390 |
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