" Kanthal Info The difference between Kanthal D , Kanthal A and Kanthal A-1 is the maximum temperature and the continuous Work alloying constituents Kanthal D: max. operating temperature: 1300°C / alloy components: Cr 22%, Al 4.8%, Fe balance Kanthal A: max. operating temperature: 1350°C / alloy components: Cr 22%, Al 5.3%, Fe balance Kanthal A-1: max. operating temperature: 1400°C / alloy components: Cr 22%, Al 5.8%, Fe balance For use in e-cigarettes Kanthal D is sufficient" From
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