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What can I use instead of Nichrome?
Nichrome is good, steel or stainless steel should also work ok and may be preferred if you need less heat and more strength.
What can be used as resistance wire?
Nichrome, a non-magnetic alloy of nickel and chromium, is commonly used to make resistance wire because it has a high resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures. When used as a heating element, resistance wire is usually wound into coils.
Is Nichrome same as stainless steel?
Stainless steel and Nichrome are having the same content (Fe, Ni, Cr, C). But the nature of both alloys is different.
Why is copper used instead of Nichrome?
melting point for a nichrome wire is greater than copper wire, so that the resistance at nichrome wire will be greater than copper wire. Therefore, the electric current can flow (maximum flow) on the nichrome wire will be smaller than the copper wire.
Is nichrome cheaper than copper?
Nichrome conducts more current than copper, so more heat can be generated. Nichrome has higher resistance than copper, so more heat can be generated. Nichrome are cheaper than copper, so it is more economical.
What can nichrome wire be used for instead of platinum?
Nichrome wire can be used as an alternative to platinum wire for flame testing by colouring the non-luminous part of a flame to detect cations such as sodium, potassium, copper, calcium, etc.
Why are the properties of nichrome so different?
The properties of nichrome vary depending on its alloy. Figures given are representative of typical material and are accurate to expressed significant figures. Any variations are due to different percentages of nickel or chromium.
What are some common uses for Nichrome alloys?
Nichrome ( NiCr, nickel-chromium, chromium-nickel, etc.) is any of various alloys of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements ). Some common uses are as resistance wire, heating elements in things like toasters and space heaters, in some dental restorations (fillings) and in a few other applications.
What can a nichrome bridgewire be used for?
Nichrome is used in the explosives and fireworks industry as a bridgewire in electric ignition systems, such as electric matches and model rocket igniters.