Why is a material with high electrical resistance selected for a heating element?

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Published
17 Dec 2018
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Materials with high resistivity are used in heating elements to allow the element to be shorter while still producing the desired heat. This reduces the overall length needed for the heating element without compromising its function.

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