An electric stove heating element is made of a high-resistance wire, typically a nickel-chromium alloy (Nichrome), surrounded by an electrical insulator like a ceramic powder. This insulation is then enclosed in a metal sheath, usually stainless steel. When electricity passes through the wire, its resistance causes it to heat up and glow red, transferring heat to the cooking surface.
The element of an electric stove made
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