Iron wire is a resistance type wire often used for the manufacture and repair of filaments and heaters.

Copper wire has an extremely high electrical conductivity making it highly suitable for electrical connections and thermal conductivity applications.

Silver wire and ribbon has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of all metals. It is used to make lead wires for some mass spectrometer filaments and heaters.

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Nickel wire provides good corrosion resistance. It is most suitable for use in electronic components, temperature sensors, electrical resistance thermometers and other electrical applications.