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Why Nichrome wire are used in an Electric Heater?

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Why Nichrome wire are used in an Electric Heater?
posted Apr 30, 2016 by Abhay Dubey

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Nichrome is the most commonly used family of alloys, it is used in electric heating elements because of its high resistivity, durability, corrosion resistance, and high melting point of 1,400oC.

answer May 1, 2016 by Ankush Bansal
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