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this exerpt came from wikipedia "Metal wire heating elements first appeared in the 1920s. These elements consist of wire made from chromel. Chromel is made from nickel and chrome and it is also known as nichrome. This wire was then coiled into a spiral and wrapped around a ceramic body. When...

oops, my bad. you should do a wiki search of "infrared heater", then scroll down till you see "elements", which should give you an answer as complete as any you would find on here.

I'm robert, and I'm interested in the practical application of physics to better our lives. I was an AC technitian and have a degree in said field. My primary focus is on every conceivable aspect of fluids, specifically air. I love answering questions, and will end up with a few of my own. Hello...

Copper for sure, but silver would be better, yet far more spendy. Copper is used in heat exchangers everywhere, and is usually used with aluminum fins to reduce cost. I think copper has the highest heat transfer to cost ratio, and can also be purchased as a foil in hardware stores. Copper is...