Kanthal
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Kanthal®, is an iron alloy containing (apart from iron) chromium (20–30 %), aluminium (4–7,5 %), trace amounts of cobalt. Kanthal was developed by Hans von Kantzow in Hallstahammar. In 1931 the company AB Kanthal was started. The name "Kanthal" is composed of Kantzow and Hallstahammar. The alloy is known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and having great electric resistance. As such, it is frequently used in heating elements, especially where the application demands temperatures above the melting point of Nichrome.
They sell the so-called "Kanthal Super" U-shaped molybdenum disilicide MoSi2 elememts as well for very high temperatures up to 1850 °C.
It is now part of the Sandvik company.
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