Question

why are coils of heaters are made of alloys rather then pure metals?

Answer 1

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Coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal due to the following reasons: The resistivity of an alloy is higher than the pure metal. Alloy does not melt readily and get deformed. Alloys have a low-temperature coefficient of resistance.❤