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What are the elements of electrical heating devices usually made of?
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Generally the Kanthal alloys are used.
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Depending on the temperature range that is needed, the heating element could be composed of; iron-chromium-aluminium, nickel-chromium, nickel-iron or copper-nickel. The maximum temperature range for each alloy is 1400 C, 1250 C, 600 C and 600 C respectively.
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