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16/07/2021 5:28 pm
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Why are the coils of electric irons and electric toasters made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
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16/07/2021 5:29 pm
Because
(i) resistivity of an alloy is much higher than that of a pure metal.
(ii) an alloy does not undergo oxidation (or burn) easily even at high temperature.