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I'm not sure why you think it cannot be used as a fuse. Granted, it's not the best idea, it is possible.
.002" Tungsten wire will glow and burn when it undergoes a current of approximately 9A. At 10A, this gauge tungsten wire will emit a bright white light, and fuse. There are, however many reasons why you shouldn't use it as a fuse.
One reason it shouldn't be used as a fuse that is burns extremely bright (damaging to retina), and when exposed to oxygen, it creates toxic fumes. Tungsten also has a high melting point, so when it fuses, and sparks that are emitted pose a fire hazard.
Incandescent light bulbs use usually use tungsten wire, but are filled with a noncombustible gas (e.g., argon) which keeps the tungsten from oxidizing and 'burning up'.
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Why tungsten wire is not used in an electric heater?
Too expensive. Ni-chrome wire is cheaper.
Is copper wire the same as thugsten wire?
No. Copper wire is made of the element copper. Tungsten wire is made of the element tungsten. Copper wire is made to conduct electricity. Tungsten wire is made for the filament in light bulbs as tungsten does not melt under even very high temperatures.
What is the thin wire inside a bulb called?
It is called a filament and usually made of tungsten steel.
Where is the fuse boxes located on a elddis typhoon ex 2000?
the fuses are in the wardrobe situated in the washroom at the rear of the van, they are new type circuit breakers rather than "fuse wire" old type.
What element is used in electroplating and nichrome wire?
nickel!
What is tungsten wire what is it made up of?
tungsten is a wire used in making filaments of the bulb.
Why tungsten wire is not used in an electric heater?
Too expensive. Ni-chrome wire is cheaper.
Is copper wire the same as thugsten wire?
No. Copper wire is made of the element copper. Tungsten wire is made of the element tungsten. Copper wire is made to conduct electricity. Tungsten wire is made for the filament in light bulbs as tungsten does not melt under even very high temperatures.
Why tungsten wire used in domestic wiring and why?
because tungsten is a high melting point and its melting temperature so high and long life
Why tungsten metal wire is not used in heater?
A heater does not get hot enough to benefit from the expense of using tungsten wire. Most heaters use either wire made of an alloy called nichrome or plated ceramic heating elements. Heaters generally operate at red or orange heat (i.e. 1409F to 1908F) and can use nichrome wire. Lightbulbs operate at white heat (i.e. greater than 2309F) and use tungsten wire, but tungsten is hard and expensive to make into wire compared to softer metals.
Why cant an electric fuse be replaced by electric wire?
Because then it wouldn't 'blow' at the prescribed amperage. -A fuse is made with very fine tolerance wire to melt at an EXACT amperage.
Why can't copper wire used as a fuse wire?
Metal with a lower melting point is preferred for fuse wire to reduce the risk of fire.
Why is Tungsten used in lightbulbs?
Tungsten is used in bulbs as filament, because it is the only wire that can be bent easily to produce friction. In the 5mm coil of the wire there are almost 15 rounds of coiling and when the electrons flow through it, it glows and emits heat as well due to friction.
Why can not copper wire be used as a fuse wire?
The fuse needs a low melting point and reletivelyhigh resistance so that it melts at the proper current
What type of wire is used in fuse and why?
Fuse wire is usually made with metal that has a low melting point, e.g. tin, to lessen the risk of fire.
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!
Is carbon wire still in light bulbs?
Modern light bulbs are made of tungsten wire.
