1.Product Title
NiCr 80/20 Nickel Chromium Alloy Wire Ni80Cr20 Resistance Heating Wire for Industrial Furnaces
2.Product Introduction
NiCr 80/20 wire is a nickel-chromium resistance alloy containing approximately 80% nickel and 20% chromium. It offers excellent oxidation resistance, high-temperature strength, stable electrical resistivity and long service life. The wire is widely used as a heating element in industrial furnaces, electric heaters and thermal processing equipment.

3.Chemical Composition
| Element |
Content (wt.%) |
| Ni |
80.0 Balance |
| Cr |
19.0–21.0 |
| C |
≤0.08 |
| Si |
≤0.75 |
| Mn |
≤1.0 |
| Fe |
≤1.0 |
| P |
≤0.02 |
| S |
≤0.015 |
4.Mechanical Properties
| Property |
Typical Value |
| Tensile Strength |
600–900 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥20% |
| Hardness |
Approx. 150–220 HV |
| Density |
Approx. 8.4 g/cm³ |

5.Physical Properties
| Property |
Typical Value |
| Electrical Resistivity at 20°C |
Approx. 1.09–1.15 μΩ·m |
| Maximum Working Temperature |
Up to approx. 1200°C |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 1400°C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
Approx. 11–13 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat |
Approx. 450–500 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
Approx. 18 × 10⁻⁶ /K |
6.Main Applications
- Industrial furnace heating elements
- Electric heating equipment
- Heat treatment furnaces
- Laboratory furnaces
- Ceramic and glass kilns
- Electric ovens and heaters
- Drying and heating equipment
- Air heaters and duct heaters
- Resistance heating coils and heating assemblies
7.Product Advantages
- Excellent oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.
- Stable electrical resistivity, suitable for precision resistance heating.
- High-temperature strength and good resistance to deformation.
- Long service life under continuous heating conditions.
- Available in wire, coil and customized shapes according to customer requirements.