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\| A \| B \| C \| D \| E \| F \| G \| H \| I \| J \| K \| L \| M \| N \| O \| P \| Q \| R \| S \| T \| U \| V \| W \| X \| Y \| Z \| Definition: Nichrome is an alloy of 80% nickel and 20% chromium. It has a high melting point of about 2550 °F. It is commonly used in electric resistance heating elements in the form of wire and strip. Must Reads Metal Suppliers (A-Z) Daily Metals Prices Metal Properties Metals Glossary Metal Photo Gallery Apply now to guide this site Explore Metals Must Reads Metal Suppliers (A-Z) Daily Metals Prices Metal Properties Metals Glossary Metal Photo Gallery Most Popular Free Go-Kart Plans and Designs - Page 1 Material Properties & Data Metals and Commodities Prices Free Metallic Backgrounds and Texture Gallery Free Metalworking Projects and Plans - Page 1 Search Metals By Category Metal Suppliers (A-Z) Metal Project Plans Properties & Specifications Fabricators & Manufacturers Metalworking Investing in Metals Metallurgy Tooling & Machinery Journals, Magazines, News Metal Glossaries Metal Photo Galleries Software & Shareware Trade Associations B2B Metal Markets Welding About.com Special Features Make Meals Easy An easy way to put delicious meals together. Build Your Business Get tips on starting up and staying competitive. Love Your Living Space Achieve your dream home with advice from the pros. Financial Planning Stay on top with our smart financial tips. Browse All About.com Metals Home Business & Finance Metals Most Popular Latest Articles Add to: iGoogle My Yahoo! RSS Advertising Info News & Events Work at About SiteMap All Topics Reprints Help User Agreement Ethics Policy Patent Info. Privacy Policy Our Story Be a Guide ©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.