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n. - An alloy with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures.

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  • Nichrome wire lasts longer and will not break even when red-hot.
  • Nichrome wire has a resistance 60 times that of copper; and manganin wire has a resistance 65 times that of copper, of the same gauge.
  • Great moments in toast history include the invention of Nichrome in 1905, an alloy used in high-resistance wire that could be heated quickly.
  • The Mil-PRF-55342 Thin Film devices feature a passivated Nichrome resistive element, while their high-purity alumina substrate allows for high power ratings to 500 mW.
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