Typical alloys that are used as resistor wire are: 1  Copper alloys. 2  Silver alloys. 3  Nickel Chromium alloys. 4  Iron Chromium alloys. 5  Iron Chromium Aluminum alloys.
What are dry foot skin causes? Rough, dry skin may occur for a variety of reasons including aging, medical conditions (athlete's foot, diabetes, psoriasis, thyroid disease) or seasonality. Winter typically causes rough, dry skin due to decreased air humidity and man-made causes such as indoor heaters.
Potential causes of dry skin include: 1  Weather. Skin tends to be driest in winter, when temperatures and humidity levels plummet. 2  Heat. Central heating, wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces all reduce humidity and dry your skin. 3  Hot baths and showers. Taking long, hot showers or baths can dry your skin.  Harsh soaps and detergents.