RW80 (80/20 NiCr)

An alloy wire used at operating temperatures up to 1200°C (650°F). Its chemical composition gives good oxidation resistance especially under conditions of frequent switching or wide temperature fluctuations.

Density	8.31g/cm³	0.300 lb/in³
Electrical Resistivity at 20°C	108 microhm • cm	650 ohm. Circ. mil/ft
Maximum Operating Temperature - For use as a Heating Element - For use in Hot Cutting	Fabrication - Line Bending	1200 °C - 300 °C	2200 °F - 572 °F
Melting Point	1400 °C	2550 °F
Coefficient of Expansion	12.5 µm/m °C (20 - 100°C)	7.0 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 - 212°F)