Quick Answer: Nichrome Wire (100gm) is a nickel-chromium alloy resistance wire supplied as a 100 g spool. It has a high melting point and high oxidation resistance, which suits it to laboratory heating elements.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Nickel-chromium alloy resistance wire
Supplied as a 100 g spool
Melting point of about 1400°C
High oxidation resistance
Used for heating elements and as a resistive load in circuits
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Nichrome (nickel-chromium alloy)
Weight
100 g, spooled
Melting point
About 1400°C
Oxidation resistance
High
About This Product
Nichrome is the usual wire for winding small heating coils in a school or college lab, as it is stable at high temperature and keeps a consistent resistivity. Classes use it to study Joule heating, to heat samples in specific heat capacity experiments and as a load in electrical circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What experiments is Nichrome Wire used for?
It is used to investigate Joule heating, specific heat capacity and electrical circuit loads, and to make laboratory heating elements.
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