29 Jun
2004
29 Jun
'04
1:42 a.m.
>>>> "Teo" == Teo Zenios
<teoz(a)neo.rr.com> writes:
Teo> Nichrome is Nickel-Chrome wire, generally used in heating
Teo> elements because of its precise resistance per cross sectional
Teo> area and length.
Not "precise" -- that's true for metals in general. But rather
because the resistance is quite high and also because the alloy is
tolerant of high temperatures.
Interestingly enough, nichrome is also used in thermocouples.
paul