Bachelors Theses
Abstract
"Nichrome wire is a high resistance alloy, and is not appreciably effected in its resistance by changes of temperature to which it may be subjected in practice. This was shown by the low temperature coefficient obtained. Nichrome does not deteriorate by heating, as shown by torsion-tests after current has been passed through wire. German-Silver however, becomes brittle. Nichrome in a moist atmosphere corrodes rapidly, but in a relatively dry atmosphere, and heated red hot, no signs of oxidation or corrosion could be seen. By all results obtained as to strength, resistance, etc., Nichrome is superior to German-Silver as a resistance wire"--Conclusions, page 19.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Degree Name
B.S. in Mining Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1910
Pagination
i, 21 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 21).
Rights
© 1910 Geo. C. Vogt, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Electric resistorsElectric rheostatsNickel-chromium alloysResistance-coils
Thesis Number
T 243
Print OCLC #
5933198
Electronic OCLC #
312441452
Recommended Citation
Vogt, George C., "Nichrome as a rheostat resistance" (1910). Bachelors Theses. 287.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/bachelors_theses/287
Comments
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering determined from "1874-1999 MSM-UMR Alumni Directory".
Illustrated by author.