Question

Why alloys are used to make resistance wire in electronic appliances?

Answer 1

Most heating element used isnichrome 80/20 (80% nickel, 20% chromium) wire, ribbon, or strip. ... Material beneath this layer will not oxidize, preventing the wirefrom breaking or burning out. ...Alloys are used to make heating elements because they havemore strength and better properties (such as - m.p.)