Nichrome Wire
Product Code : JL-LEP-10243
The Nichrome Wire from Jaincolab is used as a wire loop and heating element on which a metal salt or solid ionic compound is made to adhere and is heated to emit a characteristic color on the Bunsen flame to identify the particular metal present in the compound. As a school laboratory equipment manufacturer and laboratory equipment supplier in India, Jaincolab supplies this wire in nichrome alloy, making it a practical piece of educational lab equipment for flame tests and qualitative analysis in chemistry laboratories.
Made of Nichrome alloy of nickel and chromium (Ni80 Cr20), the round wire measures AWG size 26 with a diameter of 0.4 mm and a length of 100 ft. It has a soft, rust-free form, silvery grey color and a resistance of 2.57 ohms per foot. The wire is annealed soft and perfectly tensioned, with zero elongation, scratches or other flaws, and comes wound on a spool, packed in a resealable plastic pouch.
Specifications
| SKU | JL-LEP-10243 |
| Shape | Round wire |
| Material | Nichrome Alloy of nickel and chromium, Ni80 Cr20 |
| AWG Size | 26 |
| Diameter | 0.4 mm |
| Length | 100 ft |
| Form | Soft, rust-free wire |
| Color | Silvery grey |
| Resistance | 2.57 ohms/foot |
| Tempering | Annealed soft |
| Quality | Perfectly tensioned, zero elongation, scratches, or other flaws |
| Packaging | Comes in a spool, packed in a resealable plastic pouch |
| Compliance | Supplied as per DEPED guidelines |
Key Features
- Nichrome alloy (Ni80 Cr20) round wire for flame tests and heating-element use
- AWG size 26 with a diameter of 0.4 mm and 100 ft length per spool
- Soft, rust-free form with a silvery grey color and 2.57 ohms/foot resistance
- Annealed soft and perfectly tensioned, with zero elongation, scratches or flaws
- Packed in a resealable plastic pouch for storage and freshness
- Manufactured and supplied as per DEPED guidelines
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a trusted school laboratory equipment manufacturer, supplying nichrome wire and general chemistry consumables to schools, colleges and training institutes across India and internationally. Explore related items in the Laboratory Equipment Products range, including Filter Paper Crepe for filtration experiments, or pair with the Wash Bottle Plastic for a complete chemistry-lab supplies setup. All specifications listed here reflect manufacturer-stated data, verified against source documentation before publishing.
Applications
| Setting | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Chemistry classrooms | Performing flame tests to identify metals by their characteristic color |
| Qualitative analysis labs | Forming a wire loop to hold metal salts or ionic compounds for heating |
| General laboratory use | Serving as a heating element in various classroom demonstrations |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Nichrome Wire used for?
It is used as a wire loop and heating element on which a metal salt or solid ionic compound is made to adhere and is heated to emit a characteristic color on the Bunsen flame to identify the particular metal present in the compound.
Q2. What is it made of?
It is made of Nichrome Alloy of nickel and chromium, Ni80 Cr20.
Q3. What are its dimensions?
It is AWG size 26, with a diameter of 0.4 mm and a length of 100 ft.
Q4. What is its resistance and form?
It has a resistance of 2.57 ohms per foot, is soft and rust-free, and is silvery grey in color.
Q5. How is it packaged?
It comes in a spool, packed in a resealable plastic pouch, and is supplied as per DEPED guidelines.
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