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Fuses have tinned copper wire* in them.
The normal current-carrying capacity of a fuse is determined by the thickness of the wire, as is the final rupture current.
Because fuses "melt" like solder, some people think they must contain solder wire, but that is not true.
Solder has a lower temperature melting point than either lead or tin but it is not used in fuses because it does not have as good a normal current-carrying capacity as tinned copper.
* "Tinned copper wire" means the copper wire has been dipped in a bath of molten tin during its manufacture, leaving a thin coating of tin on the surface of the copper. (The tin is used to help protect the copper from corroding in the atmosphere.)
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What is a thin metal wire that is designed to melt when the electric current is to large?
A fuse.
What is a thin metal wire that is designed to melt when the electric current is too large?
A fuse is a thin metal wire that is designed to melt when the electric current is too large, breaking the circuit and preventing damage to other components.
Which metal is used in a fuse wire?
Electric fuse wire is not made of a single metal but an alloy made of tin (63 %) & lead (37 %). The cross sectional area determines the melting point at a certain current (amps) and is also rated as volts / rating.
What is the metal used for electric wire?
Copper and aluminum used for electric wires
What metal would not melt on mercury?
There are several such as Tungsten a metal used in electric bulbs.
Which metal used in fuse wires?
Apparently mainly tinned copper is used in fuse wires. I have heard that there are a lot of other metals used as teh fuse wire though!
Which metal is used in electric wires commonly at home and why?
Copper Metal is used because it is good conductor of electricity
Which effect of electric current is utilised in the working of an electrical fuse?
The heating effect is used. Normally the current flows through the fuse without undue heating. But if too much current passes through, the fuse will heat and melt, thus stopping the current which could cause a fire if it was not stopped .
Where was the electric guitar used?
it was used in rock, metal, and jazz a little i think
What material is used for electric guitars?
wood,plastic&metal
What metal is usually used to make a electric wire?
Copper
What do fuses do?
Structure and use of a fuse: A fuse contains of a metal contact cap,glass casing,thin metal wire with a low melting point.When the electric appliances is faluty,the excess electric current will flow through the crcuit.Owing to the heating effect of elecric current,a large amount of heat will be produced.The circuit may thus occured a fire.The installation of fuse can stop excessive electric current.the low melting point thin wire in the fuse will melt and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.But fuse is quite unconvenient that after it's bruned out,you need to replace a new one. fuse rating: fuse rating refers to the amount of electric current that can flow through the fuse without melting the thin metal wire.The higher rating can provide larger electric current.We should choose a greater ampere fuse than the electric appliances in order to prevent the breaking of circuit when electric appliances are working normally. The similar appliances:Circuit Breaker The use of a circuit breaker is similar to a fuse.When an electric current increases suddening and exceeds the circuit breaker's raging,the circuit breaker will turn to"OFF" switch automatically and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.It's more convenient than a fuse cause you only need to turn to"ON"switch when reconnected.
