Nichrome is a brand name for a nickel-chromium resistance wire, a non-magnetic alloy of nickel and chromium. A common alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium, but there are many others to accommodate various applications. It is commonly found in taosters. It is silvery-grey in colour, is corrosion resistant, and has a high melting point of about 1400 °C. Due to its relatively high resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures, it is widely used in heating elements, such as in hair dryers, electric ovens and toasters. Typically, Nichrome is wound in wire coils to a certain electrical resistance, and current passed through to produce heat. An alloy is a homogeneous hybrid of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resulting material has metallic properties. ... For other uses, see Nickel (disambiguation). ... REDIRECT [[ Insert text]]EWWWWWWWWWWWWW YO General Name, symbol, number chromium, Cr, 24 Chemical series transition metals Group, period, block 6, 4, d Appearance silvery metallic Standard atomic weight 51. ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... The melting point of a solid is the temperature range at which it changes state from solid to liquid. ... For other uses, see Celsius (disambiguation). ... Electrical resistivity (also known as specific electrical resistance) is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. ... The most fundamental reactions in chemistry are the redox processes. ... A heating element converts electricity into heat through the process of Joule heating. ... Categories: Stub | Hairdressing ... Oven depicted in a painting by Millet An oven is an enclosed compartment for heating, baking or drying. ... For the English town, see Towcester. ... Electrical resistance is a measure of the degree to which an electrical component opposes the passage of current. ...

Nichrome is used in the explosives and fireworks industry as a reliable ignition system, such as electric matches and model rocket igniters. This article is concerned solely with chemical explosives. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ... In pyrotechnics, an electric match is a device to ignite the end of a fuse under control of an externally applied electrical current. ... A model rocket launching Model rocketry is a hobby similar to building model airplanes, where rocket-shaped models are flown vertically and recovered by a variety of means (see Recovery below). ...

The alloy tends to be expensive due to its high nickel content. Distributor pricing is typically indexed to commodity market prices for nickel. An alloy is a homogeneous hybrid of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resulting material has metallic properties. ... For other uses, see Nickel (disambiguation). ...

Other areas of usage include motorcycle silencers, and in certain microbiological lab apparatus. This article is about the engine piece. ...

Table of properties for Nichrome

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.

In solid mechanics, Youngs modulus (also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus) is a measure of the Stiffness of a given material. ... Relative density (also known as specific gravity) is a measure of the density of a material. ... For other uses, see Density (disambiguation). ... The melting point of a solid is the temperature range at which it changes state from solid to liquid. ... For other uses, see Celsius (disambiguation). ... Electrical resistivity (also known as specific electrical resistance) is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. ... The specific heat capacity (symbol c or s, also called specific heat) of a substance is defined as heat capacity per unit mass. ... K value redirects here. ... In physics, thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change in volume in response to a change in temperature. ... Temperature and air pressure can vary from one place to another on the Earth, and can also vary in the same place with time. ...

See also

• Kanthal

Kanthal®, is an iron alloy containing (apart from iron) chromium (20–30 %), aluminium (4–7,5 %), trace amounts of cobalt. ...

References

External links

• Nichrome High Temperature Wire and Glass Fusing