NIKROTHAL 40 is used as electric heating element material in domestic appliances and other electric heating equipment at operating temperatures up to 1100°C (2010°F). It has good ductility after use, good corrosion resistance except in sulphur containing atmospheres and certain controlled atmospheres and excellent weldability. Typical applications for NIKROTHAL 40 are night-storage heaters, convection heaters, heavy duty rheostats and fan heaters. NIKROTHAL 40 is also used in heating cables and rope heaters in defrosting and de-icing elements, electric blankets and pads, car seats, baseboard heaters, floor heaters, resistors, etc. Information provided by Sandvik |