Nichrome Alloy

Nichrome is the name given to a family of alloys composed primarily of Nickel (Ni) and Chromium Zirconium Copper (Cr), often with additions of iron and other elements depending on the specific grade. This alloy is renowned for its excellent resistance to oxidation and high temperatures, making it ideal for use in heating elements and industrial furnaces.

Nichrome alloys maintain structural integrity and conductivity even at elevated temperatures and are widely used in electric heating applications such as in toasters, hair dryers, industrial furnaces, and lab heating elements. Due to its high electrical resistivity, Nichrome generates heat efficiently and uniformly when an electric current passes through it.

Besides electrical heating, Nichrome is also used in hot-wire cutters, thermocouples, flame testing, and resistance coils. Its resistance to oxidation and corrosion even at red heat temperatures is one of the key factors for its widespread industrial use.


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Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Composition (% by weight)
Nickel Ni 55.0 – 78.0
Chromium Zirconium Copper Cr 15.0 – 23.0
Iron Fe Balance / ≤ 1.0 (varies by grade)
Carbon C ≤ 0.15
Manganese Mn ≤ 1.0
Silicon Si ≤ 1.0
Aluminum Al ≤ 1.0 (in some grades)
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