Nickel Chromium Wire

Need resistance wire for your manufacturing needs? As one of the best providers of specialty wire and cable online, Arcor Electronics is a premier manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of nichrome wire. Nickel-chromium wire is one of the oldest recorded alloys used for resistance heating. Nichrome is a non-magnetic alloy composed of nickel, chromium, and iron that has high electrical resistivity and excellent oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Whether it’s used as a bridgewire in explosives, a support wire in kilns, or part of the heating element in a hair dryer, nichrome wire is an outstanding resistance wire for your project!

CHROMEL-C 16.0% CHROMIUM 59.2% NICKEL 23.5% IRON 1.3% SILICONE MAX WORKING TEMP 1850° F				CHROMEL-A 20.0% CHROMIUM 78.4% NICKEL 1.00% SILICONE 0.05% IRON MAX WORKING TEMP 2150° F
AWG	OHMS PER FT	FT PER 4 OZ SPOOL	ARORITEM #	OHMS PER FT	ARORITEM #	FT PER 16 OZ SPOOL
10 AWG	.0649	4	Dc10	.06248	Da10	16
12 AWG	.1029	12	Dc12	.09907	Da12	48
14 AWG	.1648	20	Dc14	.15870	Da14	80
16 AWG	.2595	32	Dc16	.24990	Da16	128
17 AWG	.3333	40	Dc17	.32100	Da17	160
18 AWG	.4219	50	Dc18	.40630	Da18	200
19 AWG	.5208	64	Dc19	.50150	Da19	256
20 AWG	.6592	79	Dc20	.63480	Da20	316
22 AWG	1.055	125	Dc22	1.0150	Da22	500
24 AWG	1.671	198	Dc24	1.6090	Da24	792
26 AWG	2.670	315	Dc26	2.5710	Da26	1,260
28 AWG	4.252	498	Dc28	4.0940	Da28	1,992
30 AWG	6.75	807	Dc30	6.500	Da30	3,228
32 AWG	10.55	1,250	Dc32	10.16	Da32	5,000
34 AWG	17.01	2,030	Dc34	16.38	Da34	8,120
36 AWG	27.00	3,200	Dc36	26.00	Da36	12,800
38 AWG	42.19	4,800	Dc38	40.63	Da38	19,200
40 AWG	70.24	13,300	Dc40	67.64	Da40	53,200

Nickel Chromium Wire Options

Packaging: Take your pick from our various nichrome wire packaging options, including: Coils, spools, reels, stem packs, length

Alloys and Resistance: We stock two resistance types of nichrome wire, Chromel C and Chromel A. We can also provide different alloys and configurations (ribbon) of nichrome wire on request.

Wire Shapes: We can manufacture nickel chromium wire in a variety of shapes to suit the needs of your project or distribution. Common shapes include rounded or square wire lengths.

Special Sizes or Requests: Need a specific request for shape or lengths? Lets us know and we’ll be happy to work with you to find the right nickel chromium wire for your purpose!

Various Uses of Nichrome Wire

Nichrome’s special alloy gives it unique properties such as high electrical resistivity, oxidation and corrosion resistance, and a high melting point. This is why nichrome is used in many applications that involve high heat, such as in explosives, household appliances, and even in arts and crafts. Due to its high resistance and melting point, nichrome wire is used primarily in electric heating elements. This means everything from hair dryers, ovens, and toasters to more relies on this special custom wire.

Nichrome wire is used in many explosive and fireworks applications, often as a bridgewire for electrical ignition systems. Many electrical matches and model rocket igniters use nichrome wire for this reason.

Even the art field finds use for nichrome! Many ceramic artists use nichrome wire as an internal support in their ceramics while they are fired in a kiln, taking advantage of its high heat resistance. Because nichrome can withstand temperatures up to 1400 °C, it has no trouble with the high heat involved in ceramic firing.

Contact Arcor for Nickel Chromium Wire

Not sure which alloy is best for your nichrome wire applications? Let us know! At Arcor Electronics, we’ll work with you to ensure you’re using what’s best for your business’s needs!

Contact Arcor to inquire about pricing, specific sizes, and design specifications for your Nichrome wire needs.

⚠️ WARNING

May cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Nickel Chromium Wire