Nichrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aluminum alloy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs nickel-chromium alloy
gptkbp:color silvery-gray
gptkbp:composedOf iron
nickel
chromium
gptkbp:density 8.4 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1905
gptkbp:hasHigh electrical resistance
melting point
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nichrome
gptkbp:meltingPoint 1400°C
gptkbp:notableFor non-magnetic
ductile
forms a protective layer of chromium oxide when heated
gptkbp:resistantTo oxidation
gptkbp:trademarkOf gptkb:Driver-Harris_Company
gptkbp:usedFor toasters
hair dryers
heating elements
electric ovens
laboratory heating devices
gptkbp:usedIn hot-wire cutters
ceramic kilns
foam cutters
model rocket igniters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heating_element
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6