Resistors;
Heating elements; ...
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No electrical engineering without conductors! Hundreds of specialized metal alloys exist just for "wires" because besides s, other demands must be met, too: | Money, Chemistry (try Na!), Mechanical and Thermal properties, Compatibility with other materials, Compatibility with production technologies, ... | ||
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Example for unexpected conductors being "best" compromise: | Poly Si, Silicides, TiN, W in integrated circuits. | ||
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Don't forget Special Applications: | Contacts (switches, plugs, ...); Resistors; Heating elements; ... | ||
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