Why are copper and aluminum unsuitable for use as heating elements?

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22 Dec 2018
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Copper and aluminum are not ideal for heating elements because they tend to oxidize quickly, have relatively low melting points, and would need very long wires to achieve the desired resistance. Therefore, all of these factors contribute to their unsuitability.

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