Difference between revisions of "Nichrome"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A silvery gray alloy composed of about 80% [ | + | A silvery gray alloy composed of about 80% [[nickel|nickel]] and 20% [[chromium|chromium]]. Nichrome has a very high melting point (1800 C) and is used for heating elements in hair dryers and toasters. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 10 May 2016
Description
A silvery gray alloy composed of about 80% Nickel and 20% Chromium. Nichrome has a very high melting point (1800 C) and is used for heating elements in hair dryers and toasters.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chrome alloy
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichrome (Accessed Jan. 15, 2006)