What is nichrome ? State its one use.

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Nichrome (NiCr, nickel-chrome, chrome-nickel, etc.) is an alloy of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements).

The most common usage is as a resistance wire, although they are also used in some dental restorations (fillings) and in a few other applications.

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