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• Nichrome — is a non magnetic alloy of nickel, chromium, and often iron, usually used as a resistance wire. Patented in 1905, it is the oldest documented form of resistance heating alloy. A common alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium, by mass, but there are… …   Wikipedia

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• Nichrome — n. propr. a group of nickel chromium alloys used for making wire in heating elements etc. Etymology: NICKEL + CHROME …   Useful english dictionary

• Hot-wire foam cutter — A hot wire foam cutter is a tool used to cut polystyrene foam and similar materials. The device consists of a thin, taut metal wire, often made of nichrome or stainless steel, or a thicker wire preformed into a desired shape, which is heated via… …   Wikipedia

• Resistance wire — is electrical wire used for its resistance. It is routinely used at high temperatures, so normally also has high melting point.Resistance wire is usually used for high power resistors and heating elements, which produce heat used in electric… …   Wikipedia

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