Can we use nichrome as a conductor by connecting it in parallel with a small resistor such as 1 ohm resistor to lower its resistance?
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2\$\begingroup\$ What's the goal here? If you want a low resistance conductor, use a copper wire. \$\endgroup\$– Eugene Sh.Commented Mar 9, 2022 at 17:11
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5\$\begingroup\$ placing a resistor in parallel will not lower the resistance of the nichrome wire \$\endgroup\$– jsotolaCommented Mar 9, 2022 at 17:14
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\$\begingroup\$ @jsotola Are you sure? How about a 0R resistor? \$\endgroup\$– D.A.S.Commented Mar 9, 2022 at 18:38
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3\$\begingroup\$ @TonyStewartEE75 It will short the nichrome wire, and "bypass" it, but won't lower it's resistance. \$\endgroup\$– Eugene Sh.Commented Mar 9, 2022 at 18:45
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\$\begingroup\$ Nichrome is a conductor. That is to say, it is a substance that exhibits electrical conductivity. But, "conductor" has other meanings. Which meaning did you have in mind? \$\endgroup\$– Solomon SlowCommented Mar 9, 2022 at 19:00
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Yes. In addition, Nichrome has a lower PTC than copper.
Nichrome wire is often used as resistance wire, because it's got a high melting point (around 1400∘C) and resists oxidation well.
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Yes of course you can use NiCr , Tungsten, Copper, Carbon all in parallel. The changes in current sharing depend on the temperature rise and PTC values.
