Kathal and Nichrome Wire

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Kanthal and Nichrome Wire Information
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Kanthal-(Iron-Chrome-Aluminum Alloy) Approximate maximum continuous operating temperature is 2550 degrees F. Primarily used for industrial furnaces, kilns, and other equipment with the highest continuous operating temperatures such as heat treating, ceramics, glass, aluminum, and the electronics industries. Alloy is less susceptible to distortion, growth, and increase in resistance when heated than other alloys of similar composition. While quite resistant to sulfur corrosion, this alloy will deteriorate in reducing atmospheres other than dry hydrogen.

Nichrome- (Nickel-Chromium Alloy) Approximate maximum continuous operating temperature is 2280 degrees F. Used for corrosion resistant electric heating elements in industrial furnaces with reducing atmospheres. Highly resistant to "green rot"- a preferential intergranular oxidation of the chromium that is commonly experienced with other alloys under certain environmental conditions. Highly resistant to oxidation in air. Not recommended for use in MgO sheathed heating elements, or applications using nitrogen or carbonizing atmospheres.